MAKEOVER GOURMET ENCHILADAS

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Our pros created a healthier version of Beth's dish by tweaking the original. With this better-for-you recipe, now you can enjoy their great flavor more often! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dishes (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, chiles, cumin and coriander; set aside., For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place a heaping 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., Sprinkle one dish with 6 tablespoons cheese; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining dish, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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