Beef Enchiladas

This enchilada recipe will have you at the dinner table in less than an hour..

Beef Enchiladas

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound lean ground beef or 1 package fully cooked shredded beef
• � tsp. pepper
• � cup chopped onion
• � tsp. salt
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) mild enchilada sauce
• sour cream (optional)
• � cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 small corn tortillas (6-7 inches diameter)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350�F.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef up into �-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in �-cup enchilada sauce from one can. Set aside remaining sauce from that can.
3. If using fully cooked shredded beef, stir in � cup enchilada sauce and follow recipe below.
4. Pour second can of sauce into a shallow dish. Dip tortillas, one at a time, into sauce to coat both sides. Spoon one-eighth of beef mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla and roll up. Place seam-side down in a 13x9-inch baking dish.
5. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake in 350�F oven for 15 minutes.
6. Remove foil. Spoon reserved enchilada sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with the cheese. Continue baking uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Taco Stuffed Shells

Here�s something interesting for you taco lovers..

This recipe for taco stuffed shells consists of ground beef and cream cheese for the filling and is topped with tortilla chips and cheese. Make sure to let the filling mixture have enough time to cool before stuffing the shells or you might have a sloppy mess on your hands.

The traditional pasta sauce is replaced with a combination of salsa and taco sauce� the best part about this is you can make it as hot as you want! Everyone that tried these thought they were great and I thought the flavor was absolutely delicious. The green onions went nicely as a garnish and only adding to the flavor. If you want you can add other things such as black olives, sour cream or whatever you like on tacos on top as well.

Taco Stuffed Shells

Ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 4 once package cream cheese
• 12 large pasta shells
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 � cups tortilla chips (crushed)
• 3 green onions (chopped)
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. In a fry pan cook ground beef and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and allow to fully cool. While burger is cooking cook the pasta shells, drain and toss well with butter. 
2. Pour salsa in the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. 
3. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover the tops of the shells with taco sauce.
4. Cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, uncover, and sprinkle crushed chips and shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses on top. Cook for about 15 more minutes. Serve with sour cream, additional salsa, black olives or whatever you think goes good with tacos!

Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

These are very good and you don't miss the fat. They are 6 points per serving. Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or two (6-ounce) packages of cooked chicken breast strips in this recipe

Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• cooking spray, 1 spray
• 8 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, reduced-fat processed cheese product
• 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
• 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup scallion, green part only, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
• 6 medium whole wheat tortillas, 7-inches each
• 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, sharp variety
• 6 medium olives, black, pitted, sliced
• 1/4 cup salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350�F.
2. Coat a 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cheese product and sour cream; cover and microwave on high power until cheese melts, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove half of melted cheese to a small bowl and stir in evaporated milk; set aside.
4. Add scallions, red pepper flakes and chicken to remaining cheese mixture; stir to coat.
5. Spoon about 2/3 cup of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; fold in sides of tortilla to cover filling and place tortillas in a single layer in prepared dish; spoon remaining cheese sauce over top and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and olives.
6. Bake until cheese topping is bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Serve with salsa.

Yields 1 enchilada per serving.

Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken

An easy entree with Mexican flair! Serve over rice or buttered noodles,,

Quick and Easy Mexican Chicken

makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• cooking spray
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Heat a greased skillet to medium. Rub chicken pieces with garlic, salt, pepper and cumin to taste; place in hot skillet. Cook until brown on both sides and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes.

Transfer chicken to 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish, top with salsa and cheese, and bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and starts to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.



Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-and-easy-mexican-chicken/Detail.aspx

Seven Layer Taco Dip

This easy, no-bake appetizer offers layer upon layer of Mexican-inspired delights, seasoned with taco seasoning mix and topped off with chopped vegetables, Cheddar cheese, and garnished with black olives. Vary the veggies to suit your taste. I am continuously asked to bring this dip for parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone,,

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

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1. In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
2. Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
3. Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/seven-layer-taco-dip/detail.aspx