Jun 09 2026

Tres Amigas Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Three corn tortilla enchiladas, one with ground beef topped with spinach dip, one with seasoned chicken and topped with verde sauce, and one with cheese and onion topped with chile gravy. Served with refried beans and Spanish rice.

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Ingredients

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Enchiladas

Sides

Method

Enchiladas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ground Beef Enchilada

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside. Warm 3 corn tortillas, fill each with a portion of ground beef, and roll tightly. Place in a baking dish and top with spinach dip.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken Enchilada

    In the same skillet, add the seasoned shredded chicken and warm through. Warm 3 corn tortillas, fill each with a portion of the chicken, and roll tightly. Place in the baking dish next to the beef enchiladas and top with verde sauce.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cheese and Onion Enchilada

    In a bowl, mix the chopped onion with shredded cheese. Warm 3 corn tortillas, fill each with the cheese and onion mixture, and roll tightly. Place in the baking dish and top with chile gravy.

Sides Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Refried Beans

    In a saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Keep warm until serving.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Spanish Rice

    In a separate saucepan, prepare the Spanish rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm until serving.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Once all components are prepared, serve the enchiladas hot with a side of refried beans and Spanish rice. Enjoy your Tres Amigas!

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