With these delicious avocado steak enchiladas how could I have ever hated enchiladas?! I got a huge box of California Avocados arrived on our doorstep a little while back and I had pretty much no choice but to shout with excitement and dance on the rooftops. Ok, that’s not really how it went down, but I did open up the box and immediately start on these enchiladas. We’ve kind of become huge enchilada fans and we’ve always been obsessed with avocados so naturally I needed to marry the two. (Goin’ to the chapel and they’re gonna get married…) This was the perfect way to add a little dairy into our dinner too because we’d been missing it all week. I’ve partnered with the Utah Dairy Council because I’m all about dairy in our diets. You can search for the dairy council to read more posts like this one.
I swear you’d think we’d experimented enough with enchiladas considering these Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas, Red Chicken Enchiladas, Avocado Enchiladas,(wow, this is plain getting embarrassing) and Carne Asada Enchiladas but when I realized that these Honey Avocado Wraps were the best thing in all the world, I clearly had to find a new way to showcase an avocado sauce. And baby, this is it!
What’s funny about enchiladas is that they are probably one of the easiest recipes to make, but people tend to get frightened by sauces. Rest assured, this sauce was just thrown together in our Blendtec, and if you don’t have one then you should get one. Or I guess you could just use another blender. In fact, I think I’d like to look into other blender options in case you’re like us and don’t love spending GOBS of money on an appliance. But you can save 20% at checkout with our discount code: OHSWEETBASIL20
Anyway let’s get on with the recipe. First things first, choose good quality tortillas. That’s one of the reasons I didn’t like enchiladas growing up. Those thick, cardboard tortillas are just nasty. We prefer to use a good corn tortilla or fresh flour that we cook ourselves (Tortilla Land is literally the best in all the land. We buy them at good ol’ Costco)
The inside is easy as well. Perfectly cooked flank steak, and peppers, (plus I always add a little cheese on the inside) roll it up and booyah! Perfection. Well, close… smother those rolled up darlings with the smoky avocado crema, sprinkle with cheesy deliciousness and now, perfection. 🙂
How Can You Tell If An Avocado Is Ripe?
If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure you know it’s ripe and ready-to-eat.
Ripe avocados may have a darker color, but that is not always the case, so it is best to feel it.
Is Avocado Good For You?
One serving of avocado has nearly 20 vitamins and minerals.
They are high in potassium, which helps control blood pressure.
They are low in sugar and contain a good amount of fiber.
How Do You Keep An Avocado From Turning Black Once It’s Cut?
Simply squeeze a small amount of fresh citrus juice, lemon or lime, over your avocado or guacamole to keep the avocado from browning for at least a day.
Avocado Steak Enchiladas
Avocado Steak Enchiladas
Description
Ingredients
- Tortillas, we prefer uncooked Tortilla Land Tortillas
- 1 Red, green, and orange bell pepper, sliced and sauteed
- 4 Cups Colby Jack Cheese, grated (or to taste)
- [Carne Asada], sliced
Avocado Enchilada Sauce
- 1 Avocado
- 3/4 Cup Mild Verde Enchilada Sauce
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Pinch All Spice
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook each side of the tortilla.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees
- Meanwhile, add all of the sauce ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Spread a little sauce, about 1/2 Cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 9x13" pan.
- Lay each tortilla out and fill with a couple of slices of meat, peppers, and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Roll closed and set, seam side down, in the baking dish.
- Repeat until all of the meat and peppers are gone.
- Spread the sauce evenly over the top of the enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Teri
These sound amazing. Do they freeze well?
Sweet Basil
They do bu be sure to not add cheese on top until you’re ready to bake!
Tania
Doesn’t the avocado sauce turn brown in the oven?
Sweet Basil
It doesn’t thanks to the acid. We loooove the sauce. 🙂
Tania
I don’t see a recipe for the carne asada or mild verde enchilada sauce. Am I missing something?
Sweet Basil
Hi Tania, just click the words “carne asada” in the recipe. It’s a link. And the verde enchilada sauce is just a can at the store. 🙂
Desiree
This looks so yum! Do u cook the steak first or put in to cook in the oven with the enchiladas?
Sweet Basil
Hi Desiree, yes, definitely cook the steak first. We love these and hope you do too!
Nutmeg Nanny
Oh wow, I love enchiladas 🙂 especially with this awesome sauce! Glorious!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
This entire recipe is calling my name. I think you made it just for me, right? Pinned!!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I want to eat these enchiladas every day of the week. Drooling!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
Holy yum! I am seriously dead set on making a veggie version of this! I am so incredibly jealous of your avocado box delivery!
Sweet Basil
It was so fun to get all of those! We’ve had a veggie version with the sauce too and it was awesome!!
Des @ Life’s Ambrosia.com
Avocado Enchiladas?? SHUT THE FRONT DOOR.
Sweet Basil
haha, I miss saying that. Totally need to start again
katie
Oh i love avocados! And then pair it with steak… mmmm perfect enchilada my friend!
Sweet Basil
thanks Katie!!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
The avocado sauce for these enchiladas looks divine, Carrian! I could swim in that scrumptious stuff!
Sweet Basil
oh gosh, me too. I loooove it
Emily
These look so yummy!!!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
I love making enchiladas and these are next on my list! I love that avocado sauce!
Sweet Basil
Thanks Sally! I do too. So crazy that I hated them as a kid.
Rocky Mountain Woman
I tend to forget about enchiladas and i do love them.
I’m all over this version!
Sweet Basil
I certainly don’t make them nearly enough!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Honestly, these look perfect.. I’d have them for dinner! Head Over Heels in love with this recipe right now!
Sweet Basil
Thanks, Pamela!! I wish I still had some every time I see the pic!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
These enchiladas look amazing, but that avocado sauce makes me want to dive on in!!!
Kristy @ Sweet Treats & More
Oh yum, I love enchiladas!! But the avocado sauce sounds amazing!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
This dish just made my day! Must make ASAP!!!
Sweet Basil
awwww, your comments always make my day!!
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper
These look delicious! For the longest time I avoided avocados because I thought I didn’t like them. I accidentally had some a few months ago and discovered they are delicious! This is the perfect recipe for my new found love.
Sweet Basil
That’s how it happened for me too! It still took me a little time to get used to them plain but that was like a couple weeks is all. Now I’m obsessed
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com
Wow – what an awesome avocado sauce!
Gotta try these!
Sweet Basil
Thank you!! I hope you like it!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Whoa, these sound AMAZING. I’m an enchilada fiend so I’m definitely going crazy over these!
Sweet Basil
Thanks, Stephanie! I seriously am such a sucker for a good enchilada recipe
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
That sauce sounds amazing!
Maria
Love the avocado sauce!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
Bowing to your feet right now! I am so making these. I’m not a fan of regular enchilada sauce so this makes me so happy!
Sweet Basil
lol, yay!!
Tieghan
Amazing! Actually thinking these may be dinner tonight or tomorrow. Everyone will love them!! So much deliciousness in every bite!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
I could eat these for breakfast!!
Jenny @ BAKE
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I have really missed enchiladas since I found I couldn’t eat tomatoes but this looks like it could be the solution I have been looking for!