Elkiladas -- Elk or Beef Enchiladas Recipe

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Elkiladas -- Elk or Beef Enchiladas
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  1. For the filling, mix together 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic in a small bowl, and set aside. Heat the bacon fat or oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes. Add meat, sprinkling with the remaining salt, and continue cooking over medium heat, until about medium doneness (there should be a little pink showing on red meat.
  2. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the meat, and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Add the jalapenos, and cook another couple of minutes until the meat is thoroughly done. Check for seasoning, and add a little more salt or pepper if needed. Squeeze 1/2 lime over the top, give it a stir, and set aside.
  3. For the sauce, if you are using fresh tomatillos, remove the wrappers and simmer in the stock, in a medium saucepan, until they turn from bright to drab green. If you are using canned, drain and add to broth in the saucepan. Heat until warmed through.
  4. In a separate skillet, saute the onions and garlic in the oil until onions are soft - about 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat. Remove the tomatillos from the broth (take off the stems if they're still attached) and put into a food processor, along with the chipotle pepper and onion mixture. Puree until almost smooth. Return to the skillet over medium-low heat, and whisk in the broth. After it gets bubbly, simmer for about 10 minutes, adding salt, cilantro, and juice from 1/2 lime in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  5. To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla into the sauce for 20-30 seconds, to soften it. Place tortilla on a plate, and put a heaping spoonful of the filling in the middle (meanwhile, put another tortilla in the sauce). Roll the tortilla around the filling, and place, seam side down, into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and filling, arranging them in rows in the pan, however you can fit them inches If you have any filling left over, you can sprinkle it over the top of the enchiladas. Pour the rest of the sauce over the whole thing, and then sprinkle with the grated cheese. At this point you can refrigerate them overnight or until you're ready to cook them, or move them directly to the oven.
  6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes (35 min if chilled) or until throroughly heated through and cheese is bubbly. I like to serve these with a dollop of sour cream on top, alongside a green salad + rice and beans. They also freeze well after cooking, and can be re-heated, loosely covered, in the microwave. A little labor-intensive, but worth the wait. Hope you enjoy them!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2366.68 Kcal (9909 kJ)
Calories from fat 596.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.31g 102%
Cholesterol 358.85mg 120%
Sodium 7641.7mg 318%
Potassium 5501.16mg 117%
Total Carbs 282.78g 94%
Sugars 49.8g 199%
Dietary Fiber 53.79g 215%
Protein 171.5g 343%
Vitamin C 192.8mg 321%
Vitamin A 2mg 66%
Iron 29.1mg 162%
Calcium 1475.7mg 148%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.17 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.53g 102%
Cholesterol 13.67mg 120%
Sodium 291.14mg 318%
Potassium 209.59mg 117%
Total Carbs 10.77g 94%
Sugars 1.9g 199%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 215%
Protein 6.53g 343%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 321%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 66%
Iron 1.1mg 162%
Calcium 56.2mg 148%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 52.1
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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