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Border Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients
Sauce:
1/4 cup (60 ml) shortening or oil 1 tbsp
(15 ml) cumin 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder 1 8 oz (224 grm).
can tomato sauce 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic
salt 4 cups (950 ml) water, divided Enchiladas: 12 corn
tortillas vegetable oil 1 lb (.5 kg). ground beef 1/2
large onion, diced garlic salt 3 cups (700 ml) grated colby
cheese, divided
Preparation
For the sauce: In a large
sauce pan, on med-high, heat shortening to a near boiling state.
Whisk in cumin, chili powder and flour and immediately add 2
cups (475 ml) water, pouring in very slowly and whisking constantly
the whole time, like making a cream gravy. Note: have water
ready to pour, because the cumin, chili powder and flour will
thicken quickly in the shortening! Slowly whisk in the remaining
2 cups (475 ml) water, garlic salt and tomato sauce. Reduce heat
and simmer for 20 minutes, covered. Enchiladas:
Brown the ground beef and onions; cook until beef is
done and onions are soft - season with garlic salt and pepper to
taste. Cool off and add 1 cup (225 ml) of the cheese to meat
mixture. Soften tortillas in some hot oil (not too hot!) and put
a good amount of the meat-cheese mixture in the center of each
tortilla and roll up. Place all the rolled enchiladas in a well
greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and cover with the sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 375 degrees (200 C.)
for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream and black olives, if
desired.
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