Best 7 Spinach And Beef Enchiladas Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Spinach and Beef Enchiladas. This dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender beef, wilted spinach, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce. The Spinach and Beef Enchiladas are the main event, but the article also offers a delightful selection of accompaniments to elevate your meal. From the zesty Salsa Roja, bursting with fresh tomatoes and chili peppers, to the creamy Avocado Crema, adding a touch of richness and tang, and the simple yet flavorful Mexican Rice, providing a fluffy and savory base for your enchiladas. Each recipe is meticulously detailed, ensuring that every step is crystal clear, so you can recreate these authentic Mexican dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

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SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Spinach Enchiladas are loaded with spinach and cheese, and topped with a green enchilada sauce. They are my favorite entrée at a local Mexican restaurant.

Provided by Emily Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 flour tortillas (I like to use the uncooked tortillas from Costco, no need to pre-cook, they cook up as they bake)
1 bag fresh spinach (don't use the frozen)
1 brick Monterrey Jack cheese (shredded)
sour cream
2 avocados (sliced (just before serving))
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 cup chicken broth
5 medium tomatillos (husked and rinsed)
7 oz diced green chilis (undrained)
3 Tbsp yellow onion
1 green onion
1 clove garlic
3 Tbsp cilantro
1/2 Poblano pepper
1/2 lime (juiced)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend for a minute or two until everything is very well blended. Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer the bottom of a 9x13 pan with about 1/2 c. of the green enchilada sauce.
  • Roll each tortilla with 1/2 cup fresh spinach and 1/3 cup shredded cheese then place each one, fold side down, into the pan. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with more shredded cheese, to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and enchiladas are heated through. Serve topped with sour cream, sliced avocados, and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH 'N' BROCCOLI ENCHILADAS



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I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! -Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup picante sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add spinach, broccoli, 1/3 cup picante sauce, garlic powder and cumin; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup spinach mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon remaining picante sauce over top., Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Try a lighter touch for a Mexican favorite by filling tortillas with frozen spinach and cottage cheese, then baking with prepared sauce and cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated
1 (10-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Mild Enchilada Sauce
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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We moved to Southern California many years ago from Minnesota. We especially like the Mexican food that's served here. These enchiladas have become a family favorite. -William Parman, Oxnard, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 greens onions, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 to 8 corn tortillas (7 inches)

Steps:

  • For the sauce, whisk the broth, tomato paste and chili powder in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine spinach, onions, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla. , Roll up and place, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH AND BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Who can resist a hot, bubbly pan of enchiladas? And these are so easy to make! Buying ground beef in bulk will save you even more money - just remember to divide it into smaller portions before freezing so you can defrost just the amount you need. (From Betty Crocker's "Money Saving Meals" cookbook).

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 (9 ounce) box frozen spinach
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Spray 13x9" glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a 12" nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over Medium-High heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned; drain.
  • Stir in spinach; cook, stirring frequently, until thawed.
  • Stir in green chiles, cumin, garlic-pepper, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Spread about 1 tsp of enchilada sauce on each tortilla.
  • Top with about 1/2 cup beef mixture.
  • Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down in a baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and the salsa; spoon over enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
  • Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 823.4, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 23.6

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Provided by SADONIA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SPINACH ENCHILADAS VERDE



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This is super simple, and even hard-core Texan meat eaters who have never eaten a vegetable in their lives like it. You can substitute yogurt for the sour cream if you want a lighter version.

Provided by NICEGIRL512

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup light sour cream
1 (7 ounce) can green salsa
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, stir together half of the sour cream and the green salsa. Spread enough to coat the bottom into a 9x13 inch baking dish. On each tortilla, spread a small amount of the salsa and sour cream in the center. Lay a small handful of spinach over that, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up, secure with a toothpick and place into the baking dish. When all of the tortillas are in the pan, pour the remaining salsa over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the enchiladas are browned and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 392.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

- To easily fill enchiladas, place softened tortillas on a flat surface and top with desired fillings, then tightly roll them up. - For a crispier enchilada, pan-fry them in a small amount of hot oil before baking. - Be generous with the cheese! Cheese adds flavor and gooey texture to the enchiladas. - Want to add some heat? Try using a hotter salsa or diced jalapeños in the filling. - If you don't have enchilada sauce, you can use tomato sauce, chili sauce, or salsa as a substitute. - Serve enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and/or Mexican rice. - For make-ahead meals, prepare the enchiladas up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake according to the recipe instructions. - Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

These spinach and beef enchiladas are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are filled with a flavorful combination of spinach, beef, cheese, and salsa, and then topped with a creamy enchilada sauce. Whether you are serving them for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit. So, grab your ingredients and get cooking!

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