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Tex-Mex Beef & Poblano Enchiladas

Tex-Mex Beef & Poblano Enchiladas

with Pico de Gallo & Lime Crema
4.5(18.4K)40 Reviews
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on June 24, 2026
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Calories
850 kcal
Protein
41g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Soy

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 poblano, 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.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Tomato Paste

1 unit

Long Green Pepper

10 ounce

Ground Beef

1 unit

Tomato

1 unit

Lime

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

2 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Tex-Mex Paste

1 tablespoon

Southwest Spice Blend

½ cup

Mexican Cheese Blend

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Cooking Oil

per serving
Calories850 kcal
Fat51 g
Saturated Fat21 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein41 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium1760 mg
Trans Fat1.5 g
Potassium550 mg
Calcium300 mg
Iron4.3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small Bowl
Large Pan
Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 475 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. • Dice tomato. Core, deseed, and dice poblano. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Quarter lime.

Make Pico de Gallo and Crema
2

• In a small bowl, combine tomato, scallions, a drizzle of oil, and juice from 1 lime wedge (2 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.

Make Filling
3

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add poblano, 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 (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 poblano to pan; stir to combine. Turn off heat.

Assemble Enchiladas
4

• 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-13inch dish for 4 servings) or an ovenproof pan.

Make Sauce and Bake Enchiladas
5

• In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine tomato paste, remaining Tex-Mex paste and Southwest Spice, and ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4 servings). • Pour over enchiladas to thoroughly coat. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese. • Bake on top rack until sauce is bubbly and cheese has melted, 3-5 minutes

Serve
6

• Top enchiladas with lime crema and pico de gallo. Divide between plates and serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many raved about the amazing taste, with some calling it better than restaurant quality. A few found the sauce too tomato-heavy or spicy.
  • Ease of prep: First-time enchilada makers found this recipe surprisingly easy and delicious to prepare at home 🎉.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding beans for extra heartiness. Some prefer corn tortillas to prevent sogginess when baking.
  • Portions: A few felt it was more like an appetizer than a full meal; adding sides could make it more filling.
  • Spice level: While most enjoyed the heat, some suggest using less spice mix for a milder flavor 🌶️.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Feb 15, 2021

I think this is the first time I've made enchiladas at home before. Definitely not the last - I usually just order them when I go out to eat - but not anymore! So good!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Apr 15, 2021

The enchiladas were excellent, but they didn't feel like a meal, more like an appetizer or snack.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jan 19, 2021

I didn't know I like Poblano peppers until I made these, so amazing!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jan 15, 2021

They were a little spicier than I thought but delicious

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Apr 4, 2021

It's so easy and it's delicious. Definitely gonna make this again

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Nov 5, 2021

Everything about these was amazing and I cannot further justify this meal other than saying that you 100% should try this at home now.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jan 3, 2021

Don't like Mexican food. And I didn't get to pick my meals this time. But this was actually amazing. Absolutely devoured this.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Apr 29, 2021

Great enchiladas, I just buy store bought pico de gallo when I make it now

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jan 13, 2021

We really enjoy enchiladas, and this easy recipe made us like them even more!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jan 2, 2021

The enchiladas are super good and go in very well with the enchilada. Also has a great sauce

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