Beef Zucchini Enchiladas

Beef Zucchini Enchiladas 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. organic grass fed ground beef
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 1/2 c. red enchilada sauce, divided
  • 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 c. shredded Monterey jack
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar
  • Sour cream, for drizzling
  • Freshly chopped cilantro, for serving
    DIRECTIONS
    1.Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9”-x-13” baking pan with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add organic grass fed ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
    2.Return skillet to stove then add 1 cup enchilada sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer 5 minutes.
    3.On a cutting board, use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to make thin slices of zucchini. Lay out three slices, slightly overlapping, and place a spoonful of beef mixture on top. Roll up and transfer to baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and beef mixture.
    4.Spoon remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over zucchini enchiladas and sprinkle with both cheeses.
    5.Bake until cheese is melty, 20 minutes.
    6.Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.

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