You possibly will not believe you can lose weight while on a diet which includes new mexico style enchiladas but it is possible. The key is to not eat new mexico style enchiladas or other high calorie enchiladas every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food one meal per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 2000 calories per day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I like – within reason of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 2 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have simply been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day per week.

On my one non diet day per week, I tend to eat mexican food. I never believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating mexican meals but am very glad to see it can work. If you want to try some mexican food, I propose you make new mexico style enchiladas which is one of my favourite mexican recipes.

New Mexico Style Enchiladas

1 1/2 pounds hamburger meat
3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon flour
Tomato juice to cover meat
Shredded lettuce
Shredded cheese (Cheddar or cheese of your choice)
Diced tomatoes
Diced onion
Corn or flour tortillas
Vegetable oil (for heating tortillas)

Brown meat and drain well. Add spices and flour, and cover with tomato juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, shred the lettuce and cheese in separate bowls. Also dice the tomatoes and onions in separate bowls. When sauce is about ready, heat oil in a small saut? pan.

To assemble, heat a tortilla in the hot oil, drain and place in the center of a plate. Pour on a dipper of sauce and some cheese. Heat another tortilla and place on top of the first, followed by another dipper of sauce and cheese. Continue in this manner until you have as many on the plate as one person wants. A usual adult will start with three or four stacked. For the final layer, add lettuce, tomatoes and onion along with sauce and cheese. Some people like to have the vegetables in between the layers also. Traditionally, a poached egg is placed on top of the stack right before serving.

This recipe is built to each person’s appetite, but the pot of sauce will feed 6 adults or 3 or 4 hungry adults. Amounts can be adjusted for smaller portions or larger, just adjust the spices to your personal preference if you use more meat. You can make this as spicy or as bland as you like.

You can adjust the recipe to make it a little healthier or with fewer calories as this can help you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It did work for me and could help you to lose weight also.