Tex-Mex Beef & Pepper Enchiladas
with Pico de Gallo & Lime Crema
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
When it comes to Mexican food, burritos typically get all the glory. In our humble opinion, enchiladas are a total unsung dinner hero. Technically easier-to-assemble burritos smothered in a delicious sauce, these weeknight wonders offer so much more than “food on the table.” This Tex-Mex version is filled with a combo of spiced beef and green pepper, topped with a bold red sauce and Mexican cheese, then baked until bubbly and melty. With a finishing touch of fresh pico and lime crema, that’s a whole ‘lada deliciousness.
Ingredients
1 unit
Tomato
1 unit
Long Green Pepper
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Lime
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 unit
Tex-Mex Paste
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Tomato Paste
½ cup
Mexican Cheese Blend
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
1 tablespoon
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 475 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Dice tomato. Core, deseed, and dice green pepper. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Quarter lime.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato, scallions, a drizzle of oil, and juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. • In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream with lime juice to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, salt, and pepper; cook until just softened, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a third small bowl. • Add another drizzle of oil to same pan. Add beef*, half the Tex-Mex paste, half the Southwest Spice Blend (you’ll use the rest of each later), salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out. • Return green pepper to pan; stir to combine. Turn off heat.
• Place a small amount of filling on one half of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas, starting with filled sides, to create enchiladas. Place seam sides down in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish (9-by-13-inch dish for 4 servings) or an ovenproof pan.
• In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine tomato paste, remaining Tex-Mex paste and Southwest Spice Blend, and ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings). • Pour over enchiladas to thoroughly coat. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. • Bake on top rack until sauce is bubbly and cheese has melted, 3-5 minutes.
• Top enchiladas with lime crema and pico de gallo. Divide between plates and serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.
Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160º.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the tasty Tex-Mex flavors, though some found it mild and added extra herbs or spices for deeper flavor 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Generally quick and easy to make, though some found the prep time longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider adding beans, rice, or extra veggies; some preferred corn tortillas for better texture.
- Leftovers: Reheats well for lunch; flavors often improved the next day.
- Portions: Generous servings for most; some found it enough for 3-4 meals.
