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    Gluten-Free Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

    Published: Apr 20, 2017 · by Audrey

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    Easy Gluten-Free Beef and Cheese Enchiladas. You are going to love how easy these gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas are to make! Made with homemade taco seasoning and mild red enchilada sauce.

    2 gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas on a plate with sliced avocado and salsa and cilantro in the background

    Gluten-Free Enchiladas

    Every week we have Taco Tuesday night (yes we are HUGE Lego Movie fans).

    I try and mix it up and have a few different ways we eat Mexican meals. My husband’s favorite Mexican meal at home is gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas.

    Enchiladas are a perfect way to eat Mexican gluten-free. The baking of the meat and cheese filled corn tortillas really remind us of the softness of flour tortillas.

    bowl of seasoning to make homemade taco seasoning

    Homemade Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning

    Being gluten-free I make my own taco meat seasoning. It’s so much healthier not having any extra additives (like MSG). I bet you already have the spices in your pantry.

    corn tortillas ,Old El Paso mild red enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese and taco meat

    Gluten-Free Red Enchilada Sauce

    I also use a premade mild red enchilada sauce. Truthfully I have never tried to make my own.

    A technique I learned while living in New Mexico was to dip the corn tortilla in the enchilada sauce before you add the filling. Doing this step helps the corn tortilla stay moist and not crack when rolling.

    casserole dish of gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas with salsa and cilantro in the background

    These gluten-free beef enchiladas are baked in a 9 x 13 glass pan for 25 minutes.

    Super easy, super yummy!

    These gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas will spice up your next Mexican food night.

    More Gluten-Free Mexican Food Recipes To Try!

    • Gluten-Free Taco Pie
    • Southwest Quinoa Salad 
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    Gluten-Free Easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

    gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas
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    Gluten-Free Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

    Easy Gluten-Free Beef and Cheese Enchiladas. You are going to love how easy these gluten-free beef and cheese enchiladas are to make! Made with homemade taco seasoning and mild red enchilada sauce.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword gluten-free beef enchiladas
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 16
    Calories 98kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 2 teasspoons onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon oregano
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • gluten-free corn tortillas
    • cheddar cheese
    • 28 oz can of gluten-free red enchilada sauce

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Spray a large pan with gluten-free cooking spray.
    • Add your ground beef to the pan.
    • Add the seasonings to a small bowl and stir to combine.
    • Pour seasoning blend onto the ground beef and stir to fully coat the beef.
    • Cook meat until browned and drain oil if necessary.
    • Pour ½ cup of the enchilada sauce in a dish large enough to dip the tortilla (add more as needed). If your tortillas have been in the refrigerator or are stiff, put them on a plate and cover them with a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
    • Spray 9 x 13 glass pan with gluten-free cooking spray.
    • Pour enough enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the baking pan.
    • Dip the corn tortilla into the enchilada sauce (cover both sides) and fill with beef and cheese. Roll and place the tortilla seam side down. Repeat until your pan is full.
    • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
    • Place in oven to bake for 25 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Allow cheese to melt before serving.
    • Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, guacamole,  lettuce, and cilantro.

    Notes

    Mama says "Check all of your labels!"

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    1. Gill says

      February 03, 2023 at 2:15 pm

      These were enjoyed by the whole family! A simple, quick recipe to make – and huge flavour!! Yum 🙂

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    2. Jessica says

      October 18, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Loved this & so did my whole family!

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    3. Mary Aymond says

      June 16, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Do white or yellow corn tortillas work best?

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      • Audrey says

        June 18, 2020 at 8:37 am

        Hi Mary! You can use either white or yellow corn tortillas. My family enjoys both types. I hope you enjoy the enchiladas!

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    4. Rhonda Boyce says

      January 16, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Deeeelicious!!! My husband scarfed it down. I knew we would like this dish, but it was even better than we expected. And your seasoning mix is just right! This is our first recipe from your site & we can’t wait for the next dish tomorrow (Crispy Chicken Thighs One-Pan). Thank you so much for sharing your recipes!

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      • Audrey says

        January 20, 2020 at 8:25 pm

        Thank you so much Rhonda for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the enchiladas. I hope you enjoyed the crispy chicken thighs too. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. Thanks again!

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    5. Dana Catlett says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:59 am

      We love this recipe! I sub in ground turkey, because one of my sons has the alpha gal allergy. The ground turkey works beautifully in place of the beef.

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      • Audrey says

        January 14, 2019 at 12:46 pm

        Thank you so much Dana for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family enjoys the enchiladas. I use ground turkey all of the time in the recipe too. Thank you again!

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    6. Lynda Lyle says

      August 21, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Just talked with the folks at Old El Paso, and the Red Enchilada Sauce is not gluten free. It may be contaminated by other products with gluten running on the same line. They said that if it is gluten free, that will be stated on the label. Bummer. I understand that La Victoria Red Enchilada Sauce is gluten free.

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      • Audrey says

        August 22, 2018 at 11:31 am

        Hi Lynda! Thank you so much for the information. I spoke with them as well. The ingredients listed in the Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce are gluten-free. It is not a certified gluten-free product and companies will not add “gluten-free” to their label if there is a chance for cross-contamination. I appreciate so much you bringing this to my attention. I have removed the brand reference from my post. I would never want anyone getting sick from cross-contamination. I personally have never had a problem with it, but I will try the Victoria Red Enchilada Sauce. Thanks again!

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    7. Judy Bloodworth says

      August 20, 2018 at 10:08 am

      I made these over the weekend and they were delicious!I even made my own gluten free tortillas that are Paleo. They really turned out delicious and they are easy to make. So glad I found these!

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      • Audrey says

        August 20, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Thank you so much Judy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! That’s awesome that you make your own tortillas! I love that they were Paleo too. I am so happy that you enjoyed the enchiladas.

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    8. Audrey says

      May 31, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you so much!

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    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

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