Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano peppers, seeded & diced or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 dash salt, to taste
  • 1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb skirt steak, cut into small strips
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large idaho potato, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 cup raisins, preferably golden
  • 8 green olives, chopped
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 13 cup romano cheese, grated

Method

  • For the sauce: In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, pepper and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender or food processor.
  • For the enchiladas: In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
  • Season the steak with salt and pepper and brown it in the hot pan.
  • Transfer the steak to a plate and set aside.
  • Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the potato, tomato, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the steak, raisins and olives and stir to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fill the corn tortillas with the steak mixture and arrange them in a single layer in a large baking dish.
  • Cover the enchiladas with the sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.