Tex-Mex Enchiladas
Tex-Mex enchiladas are a hearty, baked dish consisting of corn tortillas rolled around a savory filling—typically seasoned ground beef, chicken, or beans—then smothered in a rich, chili-based enchilada sauce and melted cheese. This popular comfort food is a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine, which blends Mexican cooking traditions with American ingredients and flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A typical serving of cheese or beef enchiladas is high in both carbohydrates from the tortillas and fat from the cheese and sauce, providing a substantial calorie count, often ranging from 400 to 600 calories per serving. They are a good source of protein and calcium, but can also be high in sodium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
Per 2 enchiladas (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, enchiladas represent the delicious fusion at the heart of Tex-Mex, evolving from the simpler Mexican original into a richer, cheese-centric casserole. Nutritionally, the addition of a tomato-based sauce can provide lycopene, an antioxidant, while the tortillas offer a source of whole-grain fiber if corn is used.
