This Keto beef enchilada recipe tastes fantastic and is super easy, thanks to my Ninja Foodi cooking system. Satisfy your cravings with this Mexican-inspired low-carb recipe!
Keto, low-carb enchiladas with ground beef prepared in my time saving Ninja. Some days I really love the simplicity of slow cooker meals.
What is a Ninja Foodi?
Cookware developed by Ninja and part of the Foodi family product line. For this recipe I used the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker, which is available in various sizes and models. Of course you could just as easily make this recipe in an Instant Pot.
🔪 How to make
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef I used 85% lean
- 1½ cups of enchilada sauce store bought or from scratch
- 1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco
- 1 4 oz. can of green chiles (chopped)
- ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1-½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Lime wedges optional
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
- Place ground beef in the Ninja Foodi and sear/saute on high
- Break apart the beef as much as possible. It will cook at whatever size you leave it in, so if you leave it in bigger clumps, it will remain in bigger clumps.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
- Seal the Foodi and cook with high pressure for 5 minutes with quick release presure (vent immediately).
- When finished remove the lid and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Replace lid and use the Foodi's broil function for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy!
💭 Quick tips
Enchilada sauce can make or break this recipe. Given this is a low-carb and Keto recipe, I recommend Rosarita enchilada sauce or making your own from scratch. I found this quick and easy enchilada sauce from a chef in Denver. Just swap out the flour with arrowroot powder, and you'll have an epic enchilada sauce.
🥗 Side dishes
My cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe pairs perfectly with this dish. The cauliflower rice works perfectly as a tortilla substitute, and the hint of cilantro and lime ties everything together perfectly.
📖 Recipe
Keto Beef Enchiladas Ninja Style
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef - I used 85% lean
- 1½ cups of enchilada sauce - store bought or from scratch
- 1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco
- 1 4 oz. can of green chiles (chopped)
- ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1-½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Lime wedges - optional
- Sour cream - optional
Instructions
- Place ground beef in the Ninja Foodi and sear/saute on high
- Break apart the beef as much as possible. It will cook at whatever size you leave it in, so if you leave it in bigger clumps, it will remain in bigger clumps.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
- Seal the Foodi and cook with high pressure for 5 minutes with quick release presure (vent immediately).
- When finished remove the lid and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Replace lid and use the Foodi's broil function for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Kathy Sawyer
It sounds yummy & just what I've been craving! Would this work in an instant pot? Or would you need to sauté beef first? Cooking time?
730 Sage Street
While it would work, the instructions would change to accommodate your instant pot. I have not tried this but I agree, you should saute the beef first. This also gives you the chance to drain off any excess fat (depending on your meat). If you give this a try please let me know how it turns out at [email protected] (thanks !!)
deborah
how many serving does this make or how much is one serving
Deborah,Texas
Kim
4 or 5 servings
Liz Perez
What if u don't have a cooker? Can u just bake it in a regular oven?
Kim
Hi Liz, you can use the instructions here: https://www.730sagestreet.com/low-carb-chicken-enchilada-casserole/ but brown the beef first and drain some of the grease.