Low Carb Shredded Beef Enchiladas Rojas Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
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Low Carb Shredded Beef Enchiladas Rojas
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Description

Prepare to indulge in a satisfying dish of homemade enchiladas, featuring tender, slow-roasted shredded beef enveloped in a flavorful, scratch-made enchilada sauce. Don't be intimidated by the preparation and cooking times; much of it involves chilling the dough or allowing the beef to slowly cook. This leaves you with ample time to prepare a complementary side dish.

The enchilada sauce is a traditional-style sauce, known for its robust and spicy flavor derived almost entirely from hot Mexican peppers. Feel free to customize the ingredients to adjust the heat level to your preference. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought enchilada sauce, but be mindful of the ingredients to align with your dietary needs.

If you enjoy spicy food, this recipe is sure to please! These enchiladas offer a delightful twist on a classic favorite. The tortillas are made with a special dough, resulting in a unique texture reminiscent of a chimichanga.

To achieve a tortilla-like taste, press the dough as thinly as possible without tearing it. This creates ample space for the generous shredded beef filling and provides the desired chewy texture. Enhance your enchiladas with a variety of toppings inspired by Mexican cuisine.

Sour cream, fresh guacamole, sliced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, or a creamy queso sauce all make excellent additions. While enchilada sauce recipes may vary, a few key components are essential for a good enchilada roja. Start with dried peppers, such as guajillo, arbol, ancho, or pasilla.

Keep in mind that dried peppers can have a stronger spice level, with smaller peppers generally being hotter. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers to prevent the sauce from becoming overly spicy. Toasting the peppers is also crucial for developing a deeper flavor.

From there, experiment with different flavors in your blender. Many traditional enchilada sauces include tomatoes, but be mindful of their impact on the overall carbohydrate content. You can thin out or mellow the sauce by adding Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, or broth.

While not entirely authentic, these enchiladas offer a delicious and satisfying experience.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
4 h 27 min
Cook Time
8 h 45 min
Total Time
13 h 12 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 enchilada serving
C
Calories
400 Kcal

C
Carbs
12 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 10 g
Unsaturated Fats 12 g

Cholestrol 90 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Almond Flour
    Almond Flour
    1 cup
    2.
    Baking Powder
    Baking Powder
    1 teaspoon
    3.
    Raw Egg
    Raw Egg
    1 large
    4.
    Mozzarella Cheese
    Mozzarella Cheese
    1 cup, shredded
    5.
    Cream Cheese
    Cream Cheese
    2 ounce
    6.
    Beef Chuck Arm Pot Roast Separable Lean And Fat Trimmed To 1/2" Prime Raw
    Beef Chuck Arm Pot Roast Separable Lean And Fat Trimmed To 1/2" Prime Raw
    18 oz
    7.
    Salt
    Salt
    ¼ teaspoon
    8.
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    ¼ teaspoon
    9.
    Onion Powder
    Onion Powder
    ½ teaspoon
    10.
    Paprika
    Paprika
    ½ teaspoon
    11.
    Cumin, Ground
    Cumin, Ground
    ½ teaspoon
    12.
    Cayenne
    Cayenne
    ¼ teaspoon
    13.
    Oregano, Dried
    Oregano, Dried
    ½ teaspoon
    14.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    ½ tablespoon
    15.
    Apple Cider Vinegar
    Apple Cider Vinegar
    ½ tablespoon
    16.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    3 clove
    17.
    Chile Guajillo Dried Raw by Miravalle
    Chile Guajillo Dried Raw by Miravalle
    ¾ ounce
    18.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    3 clove
    19.
    Oregano, Dried
    Oregano, Dried
    ½ teaspoon
    20.
    Chicken Broth
    Chicken Broth
    ¾ cup
    21.
    Greek Yogurt, Plain, Premium
    Greek Yogurt, Plain, Premium
    ½ tablespoon
    22.
    Mexican Blend Cheese
    Mexican Blend Cheese
    4 tablespoon, grated
    23.
    Mexican Blend Cheese
    Mexican Blend Cheese
    4 tablespoon, grated

Instructions

    1.
    The day before you want to bake your enchiladas, make the Fathead Dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and baking powder. Whisk an egg together and pour only half of it into the almond flour. Save the remaining half in your refrigerator for later. Set the bowl aside. In a pot over low heat, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together until you have a smooth, creamy, melted cheese.
    2.
    Let the melted cheese cool for 30 seconds off the stove. Then, mix the melted cheese into the almond flour bowl. Mix and knead the wet dough until all the yellow and white streaks are gone. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and cool in your refrigerator overnight before continuing.
    3.
    At least 4 hours before you want to bake the enchiladas, make the shredded beef in your crockpot or slow cooker. Prepare a portioned piece of meat at the correct weight listed by rubbing with the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and oregano. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over high heat on the stove. Sear the beef on all sides to charred or blackened, if you prefer. Make sure the spices are seared into the meat. Then, transfer the seared beef to your crockpot.
    4.
    Pour the apple cider vinegar into the crockpot and place crushed garlic cloves on the meat or inserted into incisions made in the meat. Cook either on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Low and slow is always the preferred way to cook, but this can be completed in 4 hours. Once done cooking, use a pair of forks to shred the beef. Transfer the shredded beef to a container to cool down and rest.
    5.
    Next, you ll need to make the red enchilada sauce. You can either make this the same day as the Fathead Dough or while the beef is cooking in the crockpot. Place whole dried peppers in a pan over low heat and cook the peppers until they become fragrant and start to brown. Do not cook the peppers to burning. Set the browned peppers aside to cool for a few minutes before handling them. At this point, you may wish to use rubber gloves to handle the peppers, but be certain to wash your hands before moving onto the next step. Slice the tops off the peppers. Turn the peppers over to expel any seeds and use a paring knife to cut out the stem inside. You can slice the peppers if necessary to get all the seeds out.
    6.
    Discard all the seeds and stems of the peppers. Place the toasted peppers in a blender with the garlic, oregano, chicken broth, and greek yogurt. At your discretion, you may add any additional keto spices or personal touches you wish. Pour the finished enchilada sauce in a container and strain if you desire.
    7.
    When it 's time to assemble and bake your enchiladas, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Portion your Fathead Dough into the number of servings you are making. Keep all the portions in the refrigerator and only pull out the dough you are using to keep it cold. One at a time, press a portion between two pieces of plastic wrap into a thin, round tortilla. To aid you, you can use a rolling pin. You may also use a tortilla press but do not turn it on. Once all the tortillas are pressed, line each one with a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and store them in the refrigerator. Again, you will be working with just one portion of dough at a time.
    8.
    Spread 1-2 spoonfuls of your enchilada sauce in the base of a glass baking dish. Pull out 1 tortilla and sprinkle 1 TB of cheese on top of it. Use a fork to arrange 1/4th of your shredded beef in the center of the tortilla. Fold the edges of the tortilla over the beef on 4 sides - your enchilada will look like a little burrito. Flip the enchilada over and place it seaside down in the base of your baking dish.
    9.
    Repeat this process for the remaining enchiladas. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle the final amount of shredded cheese over the sauce. Bake the dish in your oven for 35-40 minutes. Look for golden, bubbling cheese, golden brown Fathead tortillas, and bubbling thickened sauce. Add a garnish of chopped cilantro for serving.