Beef Enchiladas

Name: Beef Enchiladas
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, drained; 1 teaspoon oregano; Beef Filling:; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 lb ground beef; to taste chili powder (additional); 10 8-inch flour tortillas or 8 10-inch flour tortillas; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)

16 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, drained
1 teaspoon oregano
Beef Filling:
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
to taste chili powder (additional)
10 8-inch flour tortillas or 8 10-inch flour tortillas
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Directions

1

To prepare enchilada sauce, in medium saucepan, combine sauce ingredients.
2

Simmer 30 minutes.
3

(Cast iron skillets work well for following) To prepare beef filling, in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion (you may sprinkle with additional chili powder) and drain.
4

Add 3/4 cup enchilada sauce to meat and cook low 10 minutes or until sauce absorbed.
5

To assemble enchiladas, in ungreased skillet, heat each tortilla low heat, ~15 seconds per side, dip in sauce, fill with ~2 Tbsp beef filling and roll up.
6

Place seam side down in 12 x 8 inch baking dish.
7

Cover enchiladas *evenly* with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses and bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.