Sa Style Cheese Enchiladas

This is the way cheese enchiladas should taste! Not too spicy, with a savory meat sauce on top. We top ours with sour cream and cilantro.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  corn tortillas
• 2  cups  grated American cheese
• 2  cups  of grated queso blanco
•  nonstick cooking spray
• 1  cup cheese, for topping

• chili ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  cup water

• enchilada sauce ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 2  tablespoons ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
• 1  tablespoon pepper
• 1  quart water
• 6  ounces tomato sauce

Directions

1. Prepare Sauce.
2. Heat oil in a 3-quart pot.
3. Add flour and cook until golden brown, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook roux, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
5. Gradually add the water, stirring until smooth. Add the tomato sauce. Boil gently for 15 minutes.
6. Prepare Chili.
7. While the sauce is simmering brown the ground beef in a large skillet.
8. Add the garlic, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
9. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the chili powder and 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
11. Preheat oven to 350°F.
12. Spray each tortilla with non-stick spray on one side and microwave all 8 tortillas in a stack for 45 seconds or until softened.
13. Fill each tortilla with cheese blend and roll up. Place them seam side down in a baking dish and cover with Enchilada Sauce, Chili and Cheese.
14. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are bubbly.