ENCHILADAS - VERY HOMEMADE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 minced clove garlic
1 chopped onion
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 c. canned ripe olives
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of cloves
1/4 c. chopped raisins

Brown beef, garlic and onions in olive oil. Cut olives in wedges, add to meat along with remaining ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes.

SAUCE:

1/3 c. finely chopped onion
1 minced clove garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/3 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. finely chopped bell peppers
16 oz. tomato paste
Dash of thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1 bouillon cube
3/4 c. water

Sauce: Cook onion and garlic, add rest of ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.

TORTILLAS:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. corn meal
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. water

Mix dry ingredients, mix egg and water together and mix with dry ingredients, blend until smooth. Pour 1/3 cup batter on lightly greased griddle. Cook until dry on top and turn to brown other side. Makes 12 tortillas.

Assemble: Roll filling into tortillas and put sauce and cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

 

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