PASTOR PETE'S ENCHILADAS 
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 c. 9 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
8 (8") flour tortillas

Cook ground beef in a large skillet until browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain. Add 3/4 cup cheese, green onions, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper, stirring well. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.

Combine tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Spoon about 1/4 cup reserved beef mixture over tortillas; roll up tightly. Place seam side down in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Pour tomato sauce mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Yield: 4 servings.

 

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