Krahn's cafe enchilada casserole

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds Lean Ground Beef
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
1 medium Onion -- chopped
3 cups Cheese -- grated
2 cans (10 Oz) Enchilada Sauce
1 can Green Chiles (2 1/4 Oz) --
Chopped
12 Corn Tortillas

Directions

Brown ground beef in small amount of shortening. Drain fat and season meat with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile chop onion and grate cheese. Heat enchilada sauce; stir chilies into ground beef. Heat small amount of oil in skillet. Using kitchen tongs, dip each tortilla in hot oil until softened, about 15 seconds. Drain on paper towel. (Tortillas can also be heated in microwave for 4 mins on medium). Using tongs, dip tortillas into warm enchilada sauce, place in greased 8½ x 13 casserole and spoon about ¼ cup of meat and ¼ cup of cheese onto each tortillas. Roll tortillas around mixture; continue until all tortillas are filled. Sprinkle onion over enchiladas; cover with any remaining cheese and enchilada sauce. Bake for 15 to 20 mins in preheated 350 F oven. Serve hot with beans or rice and a green salad. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe By : The Route 66 Cookbook - ISBN 0-933031-80-7 From: Dan Klepach Date: 10-06-95 (05:10) (159) Fido: Cooking

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