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Wrapped in History, Rolled in Flavor: Chef Janine’s Gourmet Keto Shredded Beef Enchiladas

🔥 A Classic Dish Gets a Luxe Keto Makeover


Enchiladas have traveled a long, flavorful road through time. Now, Chef Janine honors their heritage with a rich, slow-cooked shredded beef version tailored for the ketogenic lifestyle—without sacrificing authenticity or indulgence. Made with clean, premium ingredients and elevated with gourmet keto additions, her enchiladas are a celebration of Mexican tradition and modern nutritional wisdom.


Chef Janine's slow-cooked shredded beef enchilada version tailored for the ketogenic lifestyle
Chef Janine's slow-cooked shredded beef enchilada version tailored for the ketogenic lifestyle

🥂 Perfect Keto Drink Pairing


Try with: Sparkling Cucumber Lime Electrolyte Water


  • Fresh, clean palate cleanser

  • Helps replenish minerals lost during ketosis

  • Enhances the lime & chili notes of the dish



🌮 A Brief History of Enchiladas


  • Origins: The roots of enchiladas trace back to Aztec times, where people in the Valley of Mexico rolled food in corn tortillas, often dipped in chili sauce.



  • Evolution: Spanish colonizers brought new ingredients like cheese, beef, and lard, which evolved the simple corn-chili wrap into a heartier dish.


  • Regional Popularity: Today, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, and Northern Mexico are renowned for their unique enchilada styles, from mole-covered to cheese-stuffed varieties.



🍽️ Classic Enchilada Anatomy


Key traditional components:


🌽 Corn Tortilla

  • Chef Janine uses La Madre Low-Carb Corn Tortillas (only 3 net carbs per tortilla)

🌮 Filling

  • Traditionally includes meat, cheese, and beans

  • Chef Janine skips beans and prefers sprouted mung beans for extra nutrition

🌶️ Chili Sauce

  • Choice of red sauce, green sauce, or mole

  • Chef Janine skips mole all together as it is less popular among Americans of non-Latin heritage

🧀 Toppings

  • Cheese, crema, cilantro, and onion



🌶️ Classic Enchilada Sauces


🔴 Red Chili Sauce


Made from dried red chiles like guajillo or ancho, red chili sauce offers deep, earthy heat with a slightly smoky richness. It’s the most commonly used sauce for enchiladas across northern and central Mexico, lending a bold flavor that perfectly complements shredded beef.




🟢 Green Chili Sauce


Crafted from roasted green chilies like Hatch chilis, tomatillos (green, tangy nightshade fruits encased in a papery husk), garlic, and fresh cilantro, green chili sauce is tangier and brighter than its red counterpart.


Green Chili Sauce is especially beloved in New Mexico and Baja regions and pairs beautifully with chicken, cheese, or lighter fillings.



🍫 Mole


A complex sauce made from chilies, spices, nuts, and chocolate; mole is less popular among Americans of non-Latin heritage due to its unusual flavor profile and lengthy preparation.




🥑 Chef Janine’s Keto Shredded Beef Enchiladas:


Gourmet Ingredients Spotlight


Each carefully selected ingredient offers flavor and function. Here’s the breakdown:

🌿 Ingredient

📝 Details

🥩 Grass-Fed Beef Chuck Roast

No hormones, no antibiotics; slow-cooked for rich depth

🍲 Beef Broth

Enhances umami and supports gut health

🧈 Butter

Grass-fed; adds richness and healthy fats

🍏 Apple Cider Vinegar

Aids digestion and flavor balance

🧅 Onion & Garlic

Anti-inflammatory and aromatic

🌶️ Green Chilies

Mild heat and Vitamin C

🍅 Crushed Tomatoes

Low sugar, lycopene-rich

🍋 Lime Juice

Brightness and natural alkalizer

🌶️ Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Smoked Paprika

Classic bold Mexican spice profile

🧂 Himalayan Pink Salt & Black Pepper

Trace minerals and seasoning

🌿 Fresh Herbs & Spices

Depth and digestive aid

🌽 Low-Carb Corn Tortillas

Only a few net carbs per tortilla, keeping it authentic but keto

A LA MADRE low-carb corn tortillas - 3 net carbs per tortilla



💎 Optional Gourmet Keto Enhancements:


  • 🧀 A fine blend of shredded Raw Milk Jack and Aged Manchego

    Adds creamy, sharp flavor with good fat profile


  • 🌶️ Chipotle Cream Drizzle (sour cream + chipotle in adobo)

    Rich and smoky with probiotics

    Chipotle in adobo is a smoky, spicy condiment made from dried, smoked jalapeños stewed in a tangy tomato-vinegar sauce with garlic and spices.


  • 🥑 Sliced Avocado or Guacamole Garnish

    Nutrient-dense and creamy texture


  • 🥬 Shaved Pickled Red Onion

    For contrast, crunch, and gut health


  • 🌰 Toasted Pepitas

    Omega-3s and crunch without carbs



🧠 Keto Nutrition & Health Benefits


  • High-Fat, Low-Carb: Helps fuel the body through ketosis.

  • Rich in Collagen & Nutrients: From beef broth and chuck roast.

  • Anti-inflammatory: Thanks to spices, ACV, and healthy fats.

  • Glucose-stabilizing: No sugar spikes, ideal for diabetics.

  • Immune-Boosting: Garlic, lime, and chilies support immune function.


🧮 Estimated Macros (per 2-enchilada serving):


  • Calories: ~520

  • Net Carbs: ~6g

  • Protein: ~30g

  • Fat: ~38g


🥇 Keto-Friendly Highlights


  • 🌿 Clean Ingredients

  • 🧠 Brain-Boosting Fats

  • 🛡️ Immune-Supportive Spices

  • 💖 Zero Sugar



Stay updated on when this delicious dish will be on the menu by visiting our website: www.myketopal.com.


Bon Appétit!

Chef Janine


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