Lunch Ladies' Enchiladas
"These are what the school cafeteria used to call enchiladas. I loved them as a kid, but when I started cooking, I could never figure out what sauce they used for them. It took years, but I found out the secret sauce: spaghetti sauce! They're nothing like enchiladas, but they're still good. I've included instructions for lower fat, but don't be fooled. These enchiladas are definately not a diet food."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground beef and 1/2 cup rice and 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
directions
- Cook the ground beef and drain. For lower fat enchiladas, add the rice or broccoli to the meat and heat through. At the same time, heat the spaghetti sauce.
- Roll the ground beef in the tortillas and pour sauce over the top.
- Keep the enchiladas warm in the oven until right before you serve them (they get cold fast). Sprinkle the cheese on as you serve them.
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Reviews
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not too bad! they are a different element of enchiladas!! i added some green chiles into the saucde to add a mexican-y flavor.. my hubby said it was good just very different.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Upsidedown Again
United States
I've loved cooking all my life and had at least a bit of talent for it. As a child, the family diet consisted of items that came out of boxes and cans. Within that context, I excelled as far as I could. Later I moved to Korea and, separated from boxed mac and cheese and canned soup, I had to really learn. The experience delighted me. Who knew food could taste so good?
Back within the borders of the U.S., I tend to create dishes that use time-saving packaged foods while adding fresh ingredients to capture the best of both worlds. My kids are my critics and I rely on them to provide feedback on the quality of my food. My favorite feedback is when they say nothing at all except, mmmmmm as they consume their meal.
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