Swiss Enchiladas

Swiss Enchiladas are a creative twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, blending the richness of Swiss cheese with the bold flavors of ground beef and spices.

This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting dinner, with tender tortillas wrapped around a savory beef mixture and melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
• 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, drain the excess fat from the skillet.

Add the chopped onion and cook until it’s translucent.

Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the enchilada sauce, chopped green chilies, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes until the flavors have melded together.

In a large bowl, combine the shredded Swiss cheese and milk. Stir until the cheese is well coated.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

To assemble the enchiladas, lay a tortilla flat and spoon some of the beef mixture down the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.

Pour the remaining beef mixture over the top of the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Make sure to brown the ground beef thoroughly to get the best flavor out of it.

Don’t overcook the onion, you want it translucent but still slightly crunchy.

If you like a little heat in your enchiladas, you can add some diced jalapenos to the beef mixture.

When combining the Swiss cheese and milk, make sure the cheese is at room temperature, it’ll mix much better that way.

Use the largest flour tortillas you can find, it’ll make rolling them up and filling them with the beef mixture a lot easier.

You can also prepare the beef mixture and assemble the enchiladas ahead of time, just refrigerate or freeze until you’re ready to bake.

To get that beautiful melted cheese on top, make sure to remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

Keep an eye on it, you don’t want the cheese to burn!

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 434
• Total Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 540mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 28g