BEEF AND BEAN ENCHILADAS 
1 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 can refried beans
1 c. taco sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Dash Tabasco
1 1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter
Dash cayenne powder
Dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
8 - 10 flour tortillas

Microwave ground beef and chopped onion on High for 4 minutes, stir and break beef up. Cook an additional 4 minutes; drain. Stir in refried beans, taco sauce, garlic powder, chili powder and Tabasco. Cook an additional 3 minutes. In a large bowl, melt butter on medium high for approximately 1 1/2 minutes, stir in flour, pour milk into bowl and stir well. Add seasonings. Cook on High for 2 minute intervals, stirring each time. Cook until thick (approximately 6 to 8 minutes). Whisk to remove lumps. Place 1/2 c. meat - bean mixture on flour tortillas and roll, placing seam side down in casserole dish. This can be completed while sauce is cooking. Pour sauce over rolled tortillas, cover with cheeses. Sprinkle with paprika. Cook for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Recipe can also be prepared on stove top: Brown ground beef and onion; drain. Add spices and beans; heat. Make white sauce in pan, stir until thickened. Prepare as above. Top with cheese at 350 degrees; bake until cheese melts. Serves 4.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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