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Diabetes-Friendly Creamy Beef Enchiladas with Avocado – Healthy and Delicious Recipe

 These creamy beef enchiladas are a satisfying dish, perfect for a diabetes-friendly diet. They feature lean ground beef and a rich, creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt and avocado, adding healthy fats and flavor without the extra carbs.



Ingredients

For the enchiladas:

  • Lean ground beef: 1 pound
  • Onion: ½, finely chopped
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Cumin: 1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: To taste
  • Black pepper: To taste
  • Whole wheat tortillas: 8 small
  • Low-fat shredded cheese: 1 cup (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)

For the creamy sauce:

  • Greek yogurt: 1 cup (plain, low-fat)
  • Avocado: 1 ripe, mashed
  • Lime juice: 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
  • Cilantro: 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt: To taste
  • Pepper: To taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

  2. Make the creamy sauce: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mashed avocado, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

  3. Assemble the enchiladas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the beef mixture and sprinkle with a little cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.

  4. Top with sauce and cheese: Once all the enchiladas are in the dish, spread the remaining creamy sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

  5. Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  6. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy beef enchiladas garnished with additional cilantro or avocado slices if desired.



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