Ingredients

  • Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • Enchiladas
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 dozen corn tortilla
  • 6 ounces sliced olives
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Method

  • In skillet put in shortening and melt, add flour and cook just until lightly browned (be careful don't do it to long).
  • Add seasonings making a paste.
  • Add water gradually then add tomato sauce and add beef granules.
  • Cook until thick stirring constantly.
  • In separate skillet, cook ground beef and onions until done; drain.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 1/2 cup oil in pan and heat.
  • Heat the tortillas in oil, one by one.
  • Dip the tortillas in the sauce.
  • Add 2 or 3 tablespoons ground beef mixture to each tortilla and a sprinkle of olives to each and a little sprinkle of cheese.
  • In a 9x13 pan spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom.
  • Roll up enchiladas and place in pan.
  • Cover enchiladas with remaining sauce and cheese and sprinkle with olives.
  • Bake in oven at 350°F degrees for 30 minutes.