ENCHILADAS 
2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 lg. can tomato puree

Brown meat, drain fat, mash tomatoes or liquify in blender. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients to meat. Fill pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 4-6 hours stirring occasionally until thick.

FILLING:

2 heads lettuce, shredded
2 pkg. American cheese, shred or grate
2 onions, chopped
2 doz. corn tortilla shells (dairy or frozen food section)

Fry shells in oil a few seconds until soft; drain or pat off grease. Don't fry too long or they will be tough and hard.

Fill shells in middle with meat, then cheese mixture and roll up, leaving seam side on bottom, place in pan. Cover with remaining lettuce and cheese mixture and then sauce. Cook in oven 15-20 minutes on 350 degrees until bubbly.

 

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