Ingredients

  • 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cups Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Chile Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 8 whole Corn Tortillas
  • 3 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Or A Mix Of Cheeses Are Great)
  • 1 whole Medium Diced Onion

Method

  • For the chile gravy:
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the flour and continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it makes a light brown roux.
  • Add pepper, salt, garlic powder, chile powder, cumin, and oregano, and continue to cook for 1 minute, constantly stirring and blending ingredients.
  • Add chicken broth, mixing and stirring until the sauce thickens.
  • Turn heat to low and let sauce simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add water to adjust the thickness.
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Wrap tortillas in a paper towel and microwave 1 minute, or until tortillas are pliable and heated through.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of chile gravy into a baking dish.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of cheese and 1 tablespoon of diced onion down the center of each tortilla.
  • Roll tightly and place each enchilada into prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the rest of the chile gravy over the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and onions over enchiladas.
  • Bake until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.