Enchiladas with Ground Meat

By Dottiejk

Ingredients

• For the Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 28 oz enchilada sauce
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Meat:
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion; chopped
• 8 oz diced green chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 10-14 corn tortillas
• 1 cup green onion; chopped
• 3 cup sharp cheddar; grated
• fresh cilantro; chopped

Preparation

Step 1

For the sauce:
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk
together and allow to bubble for one minute. Pour in the enchilada 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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Dip
each tortilla into the sauce. Onto each tortilla, place some of the meat
mixture 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.

Serve with beans or rice.