MEXICAN ENCHILADAS 
12 corn tortillas
1 med. onion
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 lbs. ground beef
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic salt

Brown meat and onion. Add the spices and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.

SAUCE:

1 c. shortening
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. flour
6 c. water
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Melt shortening and flour to make paste. Add seasoning. Gradually add water while stirring constantly. Allow to thicken. Dip tortilla in sauce, then spoon on meat mixture and roll tortilla and slide into shallow pan. Grate cheese on top and bake 20 to 25 minutes in 350 degree oven. You may add more sauce over tortillas before adding cheese. Serves 10 to 12.

 

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