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Main Dishes

Simple, Perfect Enchiladas

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 large can enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • Two 4-oz cans diced green chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients

  • 10 to 14 corn tortillas
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup chopped black olives
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine oil and flour in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk together for about 1 minute.
  2. Add enchilada sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer.
  4. Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet.
  5. Drain fat and add green chiles and salt.
  6. Lightly fry tortillas in canola oil until soft.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Spread 1/4 of the sauce into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  9. Dip tortillas in sauce.
  10. Fill with meat mixture, olives, green onions, and cheese.
  11. Roll up and place seam-side down in baking dish.
  12. Stir cilantro into remaining sauce and pour over enchiladas.
  13. Top generously with cheese.
  14. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.