These easy low carb enchiladas with beef use a homemade keto taco seasoning and a couple of store bought ingredients for an effortless halfway homemade keto beef enchilada recipe that your whole family will love!
I don’t know about you, but the thought of taking all four of my kids out to eat at the same time is enough to put me into a tailspin! They’re well behaved kidlets but when you have a bunch of them, and they’re young, you feel like you’re living a real life game of whack-a-mole. Ha!
Why am I unloading this you ask? Because like me, a lot of you avoid restaurants like the plague (too soon?) and depend on delightful, simple, low carb recipes that you can feed your family every week.
That is why I’m gifting you this fantastic halfway homemade easy low carb enchilada recipe! These keto beef enchiladas are not only a cinch to prepare but they’re mild enough for little eaters.
Using a few store bought ingredients and my homemade keto taco seasoning, you can feel like a rockstar serving your family these easy low carb enchiladas with beef!
You’re Going To Adore These Easy Low Carb Beef Enchiladas
And this is why:
- Halfway homemade recipe comes together quickly and easily
- Mild flavors for picky eaters
- Easy preparation makes for a fun recipe to encourage the big kids to help
- Filling and hearty so you won’t be hungry an hour after eating
- Prep the morning of, or night before, and bake when you’re ready to eat
- Leftovers reheat well making it a great option for keto lunches
- Warm, cheesy, and beefy goodness
Making These Halfway Homemade Easy Low Carb Enchiladas At Home
Whether you’re trying to meal prep lunches for the week or get dinner prepared early in the day, these easy low carb enchiladas with beef are super simple to get ready! You can even get these keto beef enchiladas ready early, cover and refrigerate, and bake when you’re ready to eat so you’re not scrambling at dinner time.
Here’s what you will need to make your halfway homemade keto beef enchiladas:
- Large rectangle baking dish (9×13 or larger)
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Fork
You’ll start by preparing your keto taco seasoning and browning your beef. Once your beef is browned, add a can of chopped green chiles and get ready to assemble!
Fill each taco shell with a couple tablespoons of the beef mixture, roll them up, and lay folded side down in the baking dish. Repeat that step 7 times until all of the beef is used.
Add a couple tablespoons of sour cream directly into the can of enchilada sauce and use your fork to mix it up. Pour that mixture over your enchiladas, making sure to coat them evenly and thoroughly.
Top with shredded Mexican cheese, cover, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove your covering and bake for another 5 minutes.
In thirty short minutes, you’ll be ready to feed your brood!
Ways To Serve Your Easy Low Carb Enchiladas with Beef
Lucky for you, Mexican food is my absolute favorite and I’ve created several low carb Mexican recipes for your pleasure . Here are some side dishes you can serve up with these easy keto enchiladas:
- Keto Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Keto Chipotle Lime Coleslaw (pictured)
- Keto Fresas con Crema (for dessert)
Ingredients & Substitutions For These Easy Low Carb Beef Enchiladas
- Low carb tortillas: this can be a controversial item in the keto and low carb world. The majority of them are not gluten free so if you have a gluten allergy, be mindful when making this recipe. There are several carb conscious brands of tortillas these days so they’re easy to find at most major grocery stores around the country. I like to use Mission Low Carb Tortillas (4 NC each), La Banderita Carb Counter Tortillas (5NC each), or Ole Xtreme Wellness Low Carb Tortillas (5NC each). Siete brand makes a grain free tortilla but I have not tried them yet.
- Enchilada sauce: red enchilada sauce is used in this recipe but if you prefer green enchilada sauce, feel free to swap it out.
- Homemade taco seasoning: my keto taco seasoning can be doubled or tripled and kept in a mason jar in your pantry for easy access. If you like a spicier taco seasoning, add a teaspoon of chipotle powder or a dash of cayenne pepper.
FAQ
Traditional tortilla wraps are not keto friendly. These wraps are made of corn and flour, Which, contain a high amount of carbs and low fiber which make them unsuitable for keto. However, if you
look for tortillas that are made with almond flour they can be used as a perfect option. They taste as good as ordinary wraps and you’d never know the difference.
Absolutely! There are lots of protein sources that you can use as a substitute for beef. Chicken is a great option if you’re trying to stay away from red meat. Halibut is also a fantastic choice as well. This lean fish has a mild sweet taste which pairs well with the bold flavors you will find in enchiladas.
Cheese is always a great addition to any enchiladas. It gives a creamy and savory taste that goes well with the heat. But what kinds of cheese can you use? Usually, a Mexican blend of shredded cheeses is used as a topping. However, you may also use Monterey jack, cheddar, cotija, queso blanco. These can all be easily found in your nearest grocery store.
On the rare occasion that you have leftover enchiladas, you may store them in an airtight container and keep them chilled in the fridge. They will still be good for 2 to 3 days. If you want to keep them in the freezer cover them with a layer of tin foil before transferring them to an airtight container to avoid freezer burn. They will keep for about 2 to 3 months.
Yes, this is in fact my favourite way of storing them. You can prepare them ahead and freeze them in small portions to eat them when you feel like it. I recommend eating them within 3 months.
Easy Low Carb Enchiladas with Beef
Ingredients
- 1 batch taco beef with homemade taco seasoning I use 90% lean ground beef
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 10 ounces mild red enchilada sauce
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 8 low carb tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease your baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare taco meat as directed in this blog post. Add the chopped green chiles to the browned beef.
- Evenly distribute the beef mixture between the tortillas. Roll the tortillas up lengthwise and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
- Add the sour cream to the enchilada sauce (in the can is fine) and mix together with a fork. Pour the sauce over evenly and thoroughly over the enchiladas.
- Top with the shredded Mexican blend cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 mintues. Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
I made this tonight and was surprised that it was really good with ground beef. I had only made enchiladas with chicken until now. The only changes I made were to add onions to the beef and also put about two ounces of the enchilada sauce in the meat mixture
So happy you liked it! Thanks so much for letting me know Lane.