Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Meat:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Two 4-ounce cans diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 to 14 corn tortillas
- Canola oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Beans and/or rice, for serving
Directions
For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
For the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain the fat, and then add the green chiles. Add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly fry the tortillas in canola oil just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortillas on a cookie sheet. Onto each tortilla, place some of the meat mixture, black olives and green onions. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
Place the tortilla seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Stir the cilantro into the sauce and ladle a little sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese. Bake the enchiladas until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle extra chopped cilantro over the top. Serve with beans and/or rice.
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By CreativeBabs
Leander, TX
on May 05, 2013
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Just wanted to let some of you cooks in on one of my secrets for flour & corn tortillas, I butter each side with a bunched/folded paper towel. Just dip your paper towel into your tub & get a little out and rub each side. Put your buttered (or margarine tortilla on a low heat non-stick pan for about 10-15 seconds & flip to other side when you see them start to pump up. Then take them off & onto a plate, put a paper towel in between each one. They are delicious, soft & taste buttery. Yummy!!
By sobxgal
on May 05, 2013
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These were a big hit with the family. Will definitely make again. Excellent flavor but not very spicy. Can easily be spiced up for those who prefer a bolder taste. Served with Mexican rice and Ree's Restaurant-Style Salsa.
By jdos
on March 03, 2013
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Delicious! My family loved them! The prep took me longer than 20 minutes so next time I will begin prep a bit earlier.
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