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Spinach and Beef Enchiladas

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 24, 2022
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Spinach adds a unique, nutritious spin to a classic Mexican casserole.

Spinach and Beef Enchiladas

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in spinach; cook, stirring frequently, until thawed. Stir in green chiles, cumin, garlic-pepper blend, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Step 
    3
    Spread about 1 teaspoon enchilada sauce on each tortilla. Top each with about 1/2 cup beef mixture. Roll up tortillas; place seam sides down in baking dish. In small bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and the salsa; spoon over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition

400 Calories
23g Total Fat
21g Protein
28g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Enchilada
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
860mg
36%
Potassium
230mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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