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Cheese Enchiladas with Chili




Source of Recipe


Chyrel


Recipe Introduction


Low-fat cheeses help reduce the fat grams and calories in this Tex-Mex favorite. Significant amounts of fat are also saved by omitting the traditional step of dipping the tortillas in oil prior to rolling. For the best results, use thin corn tortillas.



List of Ingredients




Cheese Enchiladas with Chili

The sauce
1/2 pound top round, ground
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 14-1/2-ounce can beef broth

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce or 1-1/2 cups stewed tomatoes, puréed

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt

The filling
1 large onion, chopped

6 ounces low-fat longhorn cheddar cheese

6 ounces low-fat monterey jack cheese, grated

10 corn tortillas

Garnishes
1 bunch scallions, green and white portion, sliced

4 ounces low-fat feta cheese, crumbled

2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, grated



Recipe




To make the sauce, place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the beef and sear until well browned. Add the onion, garlic, and chili powder, stirring to break up clumps of meat. Add the beef broth and tomato sauce or tomatoes and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
To thicken the sauce, stir the flour into 1/4 cup water until smooth and free of lumps. Add a little of the hot sauce to the flour, then add it to the sauce and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt.
To prepare the filling, place a skillet over medium heat and spray with a vegetable oil spray. Add onion and cook 2 to 3 minutes until softened and lightly brown. Set aside.
Soften and seal the tortillas as described on . Fill each one with a spoonful of onion and both cheeses. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish. Repeat, filling all the tortillas.
Heat or bake the enchiladas according to one of the methods on . Serve two enchiladas per person. Spoon the sauce on top and garnish with cheese and scallions.
Advance preparation: Both sauce and filling may be prepared in advance.

Yield Makes 10 enchiladas 2-1/2 cups sauce serves 5