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Lazy Enchiladas Recipe

Lazy Enchiladas Recipe


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4.8 from 28 reviews

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Lazy Enchiladas bring Mexican comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Quick ingredients and simple assembly guarantee a delicious meal that satisfies cravings without complex cooking techniques.


Ingredients

Scale

Protein:

  • 1 pound ground beef

Cheese and Dairy:

  • 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)

Base and Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 bag tortilla chips (12 ounces)
  • 28 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Spices:

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat.
  3. Incorporate diced green chilies, salsa, and cumin into the beef, mixing thoroughly until well-combined.
  4. Crush tortilla chips into smaller fragments within a large mixing bowl.
  5. Gently fold the seasoned beef mixture into the broken tortilla chips, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Pour enchilada sauce over the beef and chip combination, creating a uniform coating.
  7. Blend one cup of shredded cheese into the mixture, stirring until ingredients are evenly integrated.
  8. Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly.
  9. Generously layer the remaining cheese across the top, ensuring complete surface coverage.
  10. Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden and crispy.
  11. Remove foil during the final 5-10 minutes to enhance cheese browning and achieve a slightly crisp texture.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier alternative, reducing overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
  • Crush tortilla chips just before mixing to prevent them from becoming too soggy and maintain a slight crunch in the final dish.
  • For gluten-free version, ensure using gluten-free tortilla chips and verify salsa and enchilada sauce ingredients are certified gluten-free.
  • Consider adding diced bell peppers or black beans for extra nutrition and texture without significantly changing the recipe’s core preparation method.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 633 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1030 mg
  • Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 37 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg