Easy Beef Enchiladas with Spicy Pico
We are kicking off the week with a delicious meal prep that will satisfy you and meet those macro goals! These Easy Beef Enchiladas with spicy pico are not only simple to put together but also super filling, with the addition of refried beans and a touch of rice. The spicy pico on top not only adds an extra kick but also brightens up the dish, which is super important when you are reheating something and eating it multiple times in a row.
Equipment
- 4 Meal Prep Containers
- 1 large skillet
- 4 small meal prep containers for the pico
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef I use deer
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup Great Value Spanish Rice Microwaveable pouch
- 1/4 cup enchilada sauce Old el Paso
- 1 tablespoon Colby Jack shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon Pace Medium Queso Blanco
- 1/4 cup Rosarita fat-free refried beans
- 2 grams taco flavored protein chips Quest brand
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno chopped remove the seeds if you are too sensitive to spice but still want the flavor, or feel free to use pickled jalapeno peppers
- juice of 3 small limes
- fresh cilantro
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- First, cook the lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and drain the excess grease onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Second, return the meat to the cast iron skillet and add the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Third, add the water to the meat, stir well, and let the meat simmer until some of the water has evaporated.
- Then, take the meat off of the heat.
- Next, cook the rice in the microwave according to the package instructions and set aside.
Now, you will begin layering the enchiladas in your meal prep containers.
- First, put the refried beans on the bottom of your meal prep container in an even layer.
- Second, spread the cooked rice on the layer of refried beans.
- Then, divide the meat into four servings and put each serving on the refried beans.
- Next, pour the queso blanco on top of the cooked beef.
- Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the cheddar cheese sauce.
- Then, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.
- Cover your meal prep containers and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to eat.
When you are ready to serve:
- First, heat the enchiladas in the microwave until hot.
- Second, top with the spicy pico and crushed taco chips.
- Finally, enjoy!
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Notes
What are the Macros for Easy Beef Enchiladas with Spicy Pico?
Makes 4 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 bowl + pico/no chips)
Calories –370
Protein – 28 grams
Carbs – 26 grams (net)
Fat – 4.6 grams