Texas Enchiladas
Whenever I'm feeling homesick for my native state of Texas I make this authentic recipe. But you sure don't have to be a Texan to enjoy it!—Norma Davis, Ouray, Colorado6-8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 12 corn tortillas (10 inches)
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
Directions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until the meat is browned
- and onion is tender; drain. Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper and
- 1-1/2 cups cheese.
- Soften tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/4 cup
- meat mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down,
- in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside.
- For sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour; cook until
- bubbly. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly,