Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, pureed in blender
  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • Brown ground beef with onion and garlic salt just until pink is gone.Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet heat the oil. Add the next 11 ingredients and stir over heat until bubbly and spices have released their fragrance.
  • Stir in tomato puree, and stir till well blended. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil and lower heat.Taste and adjust seasoning. Leave to simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • In a casserole dish spoon a couple of tablespoons of the sauce to coat bottom. Pick up one tortilla with tongs and dredge the tortilla through the sauce.
  • Leave the tortilla submerged just enough to soften but not fall apart.
  • Lay tortilla in the casserole and spoon 1/12 of the beef mixture & 1/12 of the Jack cheese. Roll the tortilla over the filling and lay seam side down in the casserole.
  • Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Pour remaining sauce over all the enchiladas. Sprinkle the Cheddar over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in 400* oven for 20 minute or until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.