Enchiladas Rojas Recipe, Quick Dinner/Meal Idea. Easy Mexican Food.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Cotija cheese is often less expensive and provides a similar flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar creaminess at a lower cost.

red chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce with spices

Canned tomato sauce can be a budget-friendly alternative.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta can be a more affordable cheese option.

Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet.

Heat the canned enchilada sauce in a pot and let it simmer for five minutes.

Chop up the veggies: tomato, onion, radishes, and lettuce.

Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry both sides of the tortillas.

Plate the tortillas and fill them with the browned ground beef.

Spoon the enchilada sauce over the filled tortillas.

Mix sour cream with a little water to thin it out, then drizzle it over the enchiladas.

Serve with a side salad of tomato, radish, and lettuce.

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