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Better-Than-Ever Beef Enchiladas




Source of Recipe


Kraft






Recipe Introduction


In this family pleaser the tortillas are spread with dressing and then warmed to minimize cracking.





List of Ingredients



• 1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef
  
• 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
  
• 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
  
• 2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided
  
• 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
  
• 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
  
• 8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  






Instructions



1. HEAT oven to 400°F. Brown meat with peppers in large nonstick skillet. Stir in 1 cup salsa; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
   
2. SPREAD 1/4 cup of remaining salsa onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Brush dressing lightly over both sides of tortillas. Stack 4 tortillas; wrap in large sheet of waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 20 to 30 sec. or just until warmed. Immediately spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture down center of each warm tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-side down, over salsa in dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and meat mixture; top with remaining salsa. Cover with foil.
   
3. BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with cilantro.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes: Makes 4 servings, 2 enchiladas each.

Cooking Know-How: Corn tortillas are typically fried in oil to prevent cracking, but in this healthy version the tortillas are spread with dressing and warmed to minimize cracking.