Monday, August 29, 2016

Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium yellow onion
1 large can red enchilada sauce
2 cans refried beans
1.5 lbs shredded Mexican cheese
1 can olives (sliced)
12 flour tortillas

Sour Cream (optional garnish)
Cilantro (optional garnish)
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat Oven to Bake 350F.
Dice the onion.
In a skillet on the stovetop, brown the ground beef with the onion.
Drain any fat from meat.

Assemble enchiladas and place in a glass 9x13 pan, like this:

Spread approx. 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan, to prevent sticking.

For each tortilla . . .
1. Spread refried beans in the middle
2. Sprinkle with ground beef (approx. 1/4 cup)
3. Sprinkle with shredded cheese
4. Add a small drizzle of sauce.
5. Roll tightly
6. Place in pan
7. Repeat with all tortillas

After all tortillas are layered in the pan, cover completely with enchilada sauce.

Spread sliced olives over the top of the sauce.

Cover completely with the rest of the shredded cheese.

Bake at 350F for30 minutes.

Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Enjoy!

MAKE IT A MEAL:
Tastes great with cooked corn and sliced watermelon.