Description
These Beef Enchiladas feature a rich and flavorful blend of lean ground beef, bold spices, and plant-based cheese, enhanced by a natural gelling agent for perfect texture. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, this dish combines comforting and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Assembly Ingredients
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based cheese, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and salt, stirring to coat the mixture evenly. Pour in tomato sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, grape juice, and natural gelling agent; simmer until thickened and well combined.
- Warm the Tortillas: Soften the tortillas by gently warming them in a dry skillet or microwaving for a few seconds wrapped in a clean towel, making them more pliable and easy to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Lay out the warmed tortillas and spoon a generous amount of the beef filling onto each one. Sprinkle plant-based cheese over the filling before rolling each tortilla tightly. Place the rolled enchiladas seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese Topping: Pour any extra filling sauce evenly over the enchiladas to coat them. Sprinkle more plant-based cheese on top for a melty, creamy finish.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake enchiladas at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce bubbles. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce grease and ensure even cooking.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Simmer sauce until thick to achieve a rich, concentrated flavor.
- Use fresh spices for the brightest flavor impact.
- Select plant-based cheese that melts well for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: beef enchiladas, plant-based cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, natural gelling agent, Mexican dish, family meal, easy recipe
