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Green Chili Enchilada casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Meat/Vegetable Mixture
¾ pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil spray
1 dozen corn tortillas
Filling for enchiladas
Browned meat/vegetable mixture (see above)
1½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups skim milk
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies or 4 - 6 chopped roasted Hatch green chiliis

Directions:
Directions:
Vegetable/Meat Mixture
Brown ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add onions and garlic and saute 2 more minutes. Add chili powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Assembling Enchiladas
To soften tortillas, spritz them on both sides with vegetable oil spray. Stack and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on HIGH for one minute. Keep covered until you are ready to roll enchiladas.
Place generous tablespoon of meat/vegetable mixture on a softened tortilla. Add a tablespoon of cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Prepare remaining tortillas in the same manner. Any remaining meat or cheese may be sprinkled on top or sides of enchiladas.
Making Sauce
Melt butter in non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add flour and stir until bubbly.
Whisk in milk. Continue stirring until mixture is slightly thickened. Add green chilies and remove from heat.
Pour sauce over enchiladas and cover with foil. Heat in 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8

 

 

 

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