SteakBuger 'Chiladas

This dish combines two of my favorite foods… healthy, great tasting grass-fed beef and Mexican food; in this case enchiladas (we call 'em "'Chiladas"). It’s comfort food meets healthy eating.

This is NOT one of those Americanized, cheese-filled, baked heart attacks. This is heart-healthy SteakBurger beef protein blended with a tasty collage of southwest flavors.

Don’t let the picture fool you; this favorite is not the same as the calorie-dense versions found in restaurants.

Give it a try today.

Makes 20-30 Enchiladas. Recipe can also be cut in half.

Calories: 100 per enchilada
(approximate)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350^o. Brown beef in skillet and drain. Saute onion and garlic about 1-2 minutes. Add beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic, corn, olives, black beans, and seasonings. Cook through (about 3-5 minutes) then remove from heat to cool slightly.

Assembling ‘Chiladas:

Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Pour enchilada sauce in a pie dish. Dip both sides of a corn tortilla in the enchilada sauce and lay in pan. Place a portion of the beef mixture (approx 1/3 cup) in the middle of the tortilla and roll to form enchilada. Place at end of pan and repeat until pan is full. Pour some of the enchilada sauce over enchiladas so all are moistened. Place a moderate amount of cheese on top and bake for 30-45 minutes.

Hint: I like real minced garlic instead of powder for most cooking.

For healthy cooking buy 1% or 2% milk-fat cheese.

Ingredients:

2 lbs SteakBurger Beef, browned & drained

2 Roma tomatoes, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 can of corn niblets

1 can of olives, chopped

1/3 can of black beans, drained & rinsed

1 large can of enchilada sauce

1 small can of green chili’s (optional)

Corn tortillas (approx. 20-30)

Shredded Cheese for topping

Seasonings:

1 tbsp. Cumin

1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp. Chili Powder

½ tsp. Paprika

½ tsp. Oregano

½ tsp. Chipotle seasoning

Salt to taste

*You may have other favorite seasonings to add like; taco seasoning, Ancho chili powder, Habanero powder, etc.