Homemade Keto Enchiladas
Published October 6, 2019 • Updated January 31, 2026
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Spicy ground beef enchiladas smothered in homemade enchilada sauce and rolled up in deli chicken slices instead of tortillas.
Homemade keto enchiladas are easier than you think.
A savory ground beef mixture wrapped in deli chicken slices and smothered in a spicy homemade enchilada sauce. Top with plenty of cheese and sour cream.
Instead of low-carb tortillas, these enchiladas use deli chicken slices as the wrap. Zero carbs from the shell and they taste great.
This is a great casserole to meal prep ahead of time or freeze so dinner is ready when you need it.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons avocado oil -
1/2 cup diced onion
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups of canned whole tomatoes
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1 cup beef broth
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2 chilpotle chiles in adobo sauce
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1 pound gound beef
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon coriander
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
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3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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10 - 12 slices of sliced deli chicken or turkey cold cuts
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Saute onions and garlic
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside in a small bowl.
Add tomatoes and other ingredients
Return pan to heat, add tomatoes, beef broth, chiles and cumin. Crush up the tomatoes as they cook. Cook over medium high heat until bubbly and slightly reduced.
Blend until smooth
Remove from heat and pour sauce in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
Brown the ground beef
In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium high heat. Add coriander, salt and onion mixture. Continue to cook until meat is browned. Remove from heat and set in a bowl.
Mix the filling
Add cilantro, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, 1/4 cup of pureed enchilada sauce to the ground beef mixture. Mix until combined.
Pour a thin layer of sauce
To assemble the enchiladas, pour enough sauce to cover the bottom of a 8 x 12 casserole dish.
Assemble enchiladas
Grab a slice of chicken. Spoon the ground beef mixture in the center and roll up like a tortilla. Place into the dish and repeat with remaining chicken slices.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Can I use a different type of meat instead of ground beef?
Yes! Ground turkey or chicken both work great. Just brown them the same way.
What if I don't want to use deli meat as the tortilla?
Lettuce wraps work, or you can make tortillas from almond or coconut flour.
How can I store leftover enchiladas?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave.
What can I use instead of canned tomatoes?
Fresh tomatoes work - just blend them smooth. Crushed canned tomatoes are fine too.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Yes! These enchiladas are perfect for meal prep. Just assemble them, store in the fridge, and bake when you're ready to eat.
I've been using Egglife tortillas for my enchiladas. They are ZERO carbs! Love this recipe, and will be making this soon! Thanks Annie. You are wonderful, fun to tune into. Great content delivered with humor, and a lot of down to earthiness.
Great recipe! I will absolutely make these again. I will probably make an "enchilada casserole" and just layer the ingredients next time. And because I live in Texas, I will add some taco seasoning as well. Thank you again for sharing this recipe! It's a winner!
These were delicious. I used turkey lunchmeat as my protein wrap. The only thing I did differently was I add about 1/8 t of xanthan gum to the sauce at the very end of blending because mine was a little thin. It made the texture of the enchilada sauce really nice. Family loved these and I will make them again! Thank you for the great recipe!
Buy La Banderita street tacos in a package of 16. The macro is very minimal on carbs. Imo, These tortillas are the very best keto friendly wraps even better then Mission low carb tortillas.
Mission low carb tortillas. Only 4 carbs per tortilla and they taste great!
Mission now makes Zero Net Carb tortillas. 😋