SAUCE:

1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. flour
4 c. red chili sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

ENCHILADA:

1 lb. ground beef
1 dozen corn tortillas
Enchilada sauce
Grated longhorn cheese
1 med. onion, chopped
Shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish
Fried eggs (optional)

Sauce: 1. Melt shortening on medium setting. Add flour, stirring to combine. Let brown slightly. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in chili sauce and return to heat. Season with salt and garlic. 3. Simmer about 30 minutes.

Enchilada: 1. Brown ground beef, set aside. 2. Fry tortillas until they soften. 3. Place drained tortilla on plate and spoon on ground beef and sprinkle cheese and onion on top. Cover with sauce. Repeat with another tortilla, cheese, onion, sauce, and ground beef, until you have the desired serving. Top with fried egg, if desired and garnish with lettuce and tomato. Cover with foil and keep warm in oven at 250 degrees.