How to Make Iowa Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a delicious and comforting Mexican dish that have become a staple in many American households. With their layers of soft tortillas, savory meat, and gooey cheese, it’s no wonder why they are loved by so many. However, with so many variations out there, it can be hard to decide which one to make. That’s where Iowa Enchiladas come in.

Iowa Enchiladas are a unique twist on the classic dish that combines the flavors of traditional enchiladas with the heartiness of American ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup black olives, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, 1 can green chiles, and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and 1 can green chiles in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour about half of warmed sour cream mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon ground beef mixture in the center of a tortilla. Roll tortillas and place on top of sour cream mixture in the 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour remaining sour cream mixture over tortillas and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • Top enchiladas with lettuce, tomatoes, olives.
  • Nutrition

    588 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 295mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 453mg