FBD

Classic Beef Enchiladas

MexicanBeefIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp shortening
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 0.8 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 lb longhorn or cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt shortening in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown, breaking it up. Sprinkle with flour and stir to incorporate.

  2. 2

    Add tomato sauce and 1 cup water. Mix chili powder with 1/2 cup water to form a smooth paste and add to the meat. Add salt and garlic powder. Cook uncovered over medium heat until gravy-thick, then cover and simmer on very low heat.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. One at a time, dip tortillas into the hot chili gravy using a wide spatula — they will become pliable almost immediately. Don't soak too long or they'll fall apart.

  4. 4

    Place a sprinkling of cheese and onion plus about a tablespoon of meat mixture on one side of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a glass casserole dish.

  5. 5

    Pour remaining hot chili gravy over all enchiladas. Sprinkle generously with remaining cheese and top with chopped onion. Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.