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Beef enchiladas
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 153 kcal —
- Protein 9.6 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 8.2 g 11%
- Saturated fat 3.5 g 17%
- Fibre 0.5 g 2%
- Sugars 2.7 g —
- Sodium 194 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 48 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 6 mg 7%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.6 µg 25%
Minerals
- Calcium 63 mg 5%
- Iron 1.2 mg 6%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 121 mg 10%
- Potassium 238 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.6 mg 15%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.14 mg 6%
- Selenium 3 µg 5%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
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Questions about Beef enchiladas
What are beef enchiladas?
They are tortillas filled with seasoned beef, rolled or folded, covered with chilli-based sauce and often cheese, then baked. Fillings and sauces vary, but the tortillas should stay soft rather than crisp.
How do you stop beef enchiladas going soggy?
Warm the tortillas briefly so they bend without cracking, and use only enough sauce to coat them. Bake seam-side down in a single layer; too much sauce or a long spell in the oven makes them collapse.
How long do you bake beef enchiladas?
Bake assembled enchiladas at 190°C for about 20 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and the filling is piping hot. If the beef filling has just been cooked, this is usually enough to heat everything through.
Can you make beef enchiladas ahead of time?
Yes. Cook the beef filling and prepare the sauce in advance, then keep them chilled separately and assemble shortly before baking. Once baked, cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days.
What do you serve with beef enchiladas?
Black or pinto beans, rice, a crisp salad, or sliced avocado all work well. Add lime wedges and fresh coriander to cut through the rich cheese and chilli sauce.
Can you freeze beef enchiladas?
Freeze them assembled but unbaked for up to 3 months, tightly wrapped; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. You can also freeze baked portions, then reheat until piping hot throughout.
How do beef enchiladas compare with beef lasagne?
They are close in energy per 100 g: beef enchiladas provide 153 kcal, while beef lasagne has 149 kcal. Lasagne has slightly more fibre, at 1.4 g compared with 0.5 g in beef enchiladas.
Are beef enchiladas spicy?
They can be mild or hot: the chilli sauce determines most of the heat, while beef and cheese soften it. For a gentler filling, use a mild enchilada sauce and serve hot chilli separately.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-586 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
