4 Point Enchiladas - A Mama Blessed - WW Recipes (2024)

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4 Point Enchiladas!

Yes, you read that right! 4 points!

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I was having one of those days where I was craving all the bad for you stuffs.

It was cold and rainy, and I was bored.

Ugh!

Boredom!

Being bored is dangerous for me.

I head right to the fridge.

I saunter over to the fridge and slowly open the door.

I’ve prepped and I’ve stocked it with low and zero point snacks but nothing looks good.

This particular day I was craving some Mexican food.

My mother in law makes the best enchiladas.

However, not only are they full of fat – I’ve tried and FAILED to make them like her.

And, I could try and lighten up the recipe for lower points but I have failed so miserably in the past that I prefer to just stick to the good old fashioned cheese, meat and canned enchilada sauce.

So. Much. Easier.

At least, for me it is.

So anyway, I opened up the freezer and saw that I had stuffed some low carb wraps I purchased way in the back.

That’s when it hit me.

I could actually make something like enchiladas!

So I sent the hubby off to the store to pick me up a can of enchilada sauce.

It can’t be that hard to make something yummy with low carb wraps, extra lean ground beef and cheese, right?

I pulled out the taco seasoning with the best intentions to put it in the ground beef when I was cooking it, but I forgot.

And guess what?

They still turned out delicious!

So, here’s a disclaimer:

This recipe doesn’t call for taco seasoning, or really any seasoning.

So, if you’d like you can add all the seasoning you want – just make sure to count the points if there is any.

And, you can also top these with sour cream, but again – count the points.

I found them so yummy I didn’t even need any when I first ate them.

But then I thought I’d try some when I re-heated them for lunch the next day and it was delicious too.

We had Daisy™ brand light sour cream and I added two tablespoons for 2 points.

But – with or without sour cream – they hit the spot!

I started out with cooking the ground beef.

While that was cooking, I cut up half an onion and added it to the meat.

I think it’s just in my blood to always add onion to their ground beef.

It’s like a habit.

Anyone else do this?

After I cooked up the ground beef, I drained the fat.

There shouldn’t be much fat if you’re using the extra lean ground beef like I did.

You may not even need to drain it, but if there’s any fat in the bottom of the pan, make sure you drain it.

Then I took the wraps and laid them out on the counter.

I divided the meat evenly among the 5 wraps.

It equals out to about 1/4 cup of meat for each wrap – give or take.

Then I topped each one with just a bit of cheese, which was about a 1/2 of a tablespoon.

The cheese I used was really flavorful, so I knew I wouldn’t need much.

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After I added the meat, I rolled up each wrap and placed them in the glass baking dish, which I sprayed lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Then I took the enchilada sauce and poured it evenly over the rolled enchiladas.

After that, I sprinkled the rest of the cheese evenly over them as well.

I popped them in the oven for about 25 minutes and YUM.

These 4 Point Enchiladas were WAY better than I expected!

I put a whole enchilada on my plate but I didn’t even eat it all.

That’s why I divided this recipe by 10 servings.

You can have one whole enchilada for 7 points if you’d like.

This recipe serves 10 (each enchilada cut in half) and is 4 Smartpoints, no matter what color plan you are following.

*** For the most accurate points count, enter this recipe into the W.W. app recipe builder. WW Personal Points™ is tailored to each individual, so your points values may be different. ***

Ingredients:

1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Beef (95% lean)

1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion

5 of these

1 Cup Shredded fat free cheddar cheese

1 Cup Mild (Or spicy if you’d like!) Red Enchilada Sauce – I used Old El Paso™

Cooking Spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown ground beef with the onions.

Drain fat (if any).

Place tortillas in a clean area of your kitchen so you can evenly distribute the meat mixture – I used two cookie sheets.

Evenly distribute the meat mixture between the five tortillas – this will be about a 1/4 cup, depending how your meat cooks down.

Place a sprinkling of cheese over the meat mixture of each tortilla.

Roll up each tortilla and place in a 9×13 sprayed pan.

Evenly pour the enchilada sauce over the tortillas.

Top with remaining cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Yield: 10

4 Point Enchiladas

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These 4 Point Enchiladas will hit the spot without any guilt. Each serving is half an enchilada. You can eat a whole one for 7 points.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Beef (95% lean)
  • 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion
  • 5 - 10 inch (burrito size) low carb/low cal wraps
  • 1 Cup Shredded fat free cheddar cheese
  • 1 Cup Mild (Or spicy if you'd like!) Red Enchilada Sauce - I used Old El Paso
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Brown ground beef with the onions.

    Drain fat (if any).

    Place tortillas in a clean area of your kitchen so you can evenly distribute the meat mixture - I used two cookie sheets.

    Evenly distribute the meat mixture between the five tortillas - this will be about a 1/4 cup, depending how your meat cooks down.

    Place a sprinkling of cheese over the meat mixture of each tortilla.

    Roll up each tortilla and place in a 9x13 sprayed pan.

    Evenly pour the enchilada sauce over the tortillas.

    Top with remaining cheese.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes.

    Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 117Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 42mgSodium 360mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 18g

4 Point Enchiladas - A Mama Blessed - WW Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to good enchiladas? ›

Fry each of your tortillas in hot oil before adding in your enchilada filling. This will help keep the tortillas from soaking up too much of your sauce too quickly, which can also cause them to break apart.

Are enchiladas better with corn or flour tortillas? ›

While some recipes use flour tortillas, corn tortillas are traditional — and for good reason — are the better option for enchiladas.

Why are my enchiladas always soggy? ›

If you are actually following a quality enchilada recipe, you should have already dipped your tortillas into your chosen sauce before baking. This process softens the tortilla and infuses it with flavor, so if you just dump the rest of the good stuff on top of your dish before baking, you are begging for a soggy mess.

Should I fry tortillas before making enchiladas? ›

The most important tip for avoiding soggy enchiladas is to briefly fry your tortillas in hot oil before you fill and roll. This creates a little bit of a barrier so that the tortillas don't soak up too much of the sauce and therefore start to break down.

What makes enchiladas taste better? ›

Toppings: When it comes to enchiladas, I vote the more toppings the merrier! Any combination of chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, diced red onion (or quick pickled red onions), sliced radishes, fresh or pickled jalapeños, sour cream or Mexican crema, and/or extra cheese would be delicious!

Should you bake enchiladas covered or uncovered? ›

Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

What cheese is best for enchiladas? ›

Pepper jack is great too. Queso fresco is soft, not greasy when it melts, cotija adds a dry saltiness to green enchiladas, combine with Jack which is like asadero, mozzarella, or queso quesadilla. If you don't have options, buy a blend and add pepper jack. Use a fresh cheese, like panela or canasta.

What kind of cheese do Mexican restaurants use in enchiladas? ›

Traditional Mexican enchiladas are usually finished with Mexican crema and queso fresco or cotija cheese, instead of the yellow cheese typical of Tex-Mex enchiladas.

How do you make enchiladas that don't fall apart? ›

Traditional enchiladas are made with less sauce but, because the tortillas are coated in sauce, it's more evenly distributed throughout the dish. And, with less sauce, it's less likely your tortillas will sog out and disintegrate.

Is it OK to use flour tortillas for enchiladas? ›

A simple, quick, easy beef enchiladas recipe. Ground beef and onion are wrapped in flour tortillas, topped with Cheddar cheese and black olives, then baked. This is also great with leftover chicken, shredded beef, or turkey.

How do you Dr up enchilada sauce? ›

Add seasonings - Cumin, chili powder, Mexican oregano, etc. are great ways to punch up the flavor of canned enchilada sauce. You might also consider adding a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.

Are yellow or white corn tortillas better for enchiladas? ›

Compared to its yellow counterpart, white corn tortillas tend to be softer with a more tender texture. They also have a higher moisture content, which makes them more pliable. These corn tortillas can be easily rolled and folded without cracking or breaking — ideal for enchiladas and flautas.

Why do my tortillas fall apart when I fry them? ›

They crack when too cold, either didn't get heated up enough or have cooled back down. Heat corn tortillas thoroughly over a flame or on a griddle, this takes some patience. Flip them over a few times so they don't burn. Microwaves are right out.

Which sauce is better for enchiladas? ›

Try Val Vita, a is popular tomato sauce in North West Mexico, from there you can ad more spice and condiments, mixed with Pato Sauce can also make the trick for a quick sauce for enchiladas. Another one would be fry some chile ancho, pasilla, guajillo, or prefered one, some onion, garlic and mix it with the Val Vita.

What cheese melts the best for enchiladas? ›

Use a shredded Mexican cheese blend for the best melting and flavor. A rustic cut blend of 4 cheese is the best all-around cheese for enchiladas. Look for one that includes Montery Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheese. Avoid using all cheddar as it can be too oily.

How do you keep flour tortillas from getting soggy in enchiladas? ›

Usually when I've made them I just put sauce on top, not on the bottom, and just down the middle so the edges are exposed. And I make the sauce on the thick side so it is not too watery. I bake them in the oven too, and they are never too soggy, but you could just grill to minimise the sauce absorption.

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