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Low Carb Chard Enchiladas

Low-Carb Chard Enchiladas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Rainbow or Swiss Chard
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 Jalapenos Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 8 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 14.5 Ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 3 Chipotle Chilies in Adobo
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Pinch Cayenne
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath (add ice and water to a large mixing bowl).
  • Cut the stems off your chard leaves, dice them and set them aside. We will be cooking these with the filling.
  • Blanch each leaf for 1-2 seconds in the boiling water and place into the ice bath. Blanching the leaves helps to make them easier to roll.
  • Next, make the enchilada sauce. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chipotle chilies with some of the chipotle sauce, and 1 garlic clove to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, jalapenos, and 2 cloves garlic. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the ground beef next, using the back of a wooden spoon to break it up and brown.
  • Once the meat has cooked through, add in the diced chard stems, and the spices - paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and about 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
  • Next, add in about 4 tablespoons of the sauce you had set aside and combine well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes and then remove from heat.
  • Add 3-4 tablespoons of your sauce to the bottom of a baking dish (we used an 8.5" by 11" dish) to prevent sticking.
  • Add a few spoonfuls (amount will vary depending on the size of your leaves) of filling to the center of your chard leaf. Fold in the sides and gently roll up, like a burrito. Place into baking dish. Continue until you have used all of your leaves.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the top and bake at 350F for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove enchiladas from the oven and top with your cotija cheese or queso fresco and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and any other of your favorite toppings such as sour cream, avocado, and sliced jalapenos!