Impress your friends and relatives, make them think you slaved long and hard over a hot stove! These quick and easy enchis are a snap to make and take about 25 minutes of prep time. They can be made ahead of time and cooked later if your limited on time!

Cheese and Beef Enchiladas

Preheat oven to 350

7 tablespoons vegetable oil

 8 tablespoons flour

2 Tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

½ teaspoon cumin                

1 teaspoons salt                                

4 cups water

1lb of ground beef browned and set aside for filling

Combine oil, flour, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Place in large pot set on medium heat. Stir for 2 minutes. Add water and keep stirring for 10 min or until thick. When sauce is thick, set aside.

Grate cheese and chop onion (onion is optional) Set ¼ cup of cheese aside for topping.

Get 12 corn tortillas place on a large plate wrap in damp (not dripping wet!) towel. Place in microwave to soften for 1 minute.  They will be HOT!  

Take about 1 cup of sauce and put in the bottom of your casserole dish.  Roll up tortillas with meat and cheese, do not over fill. Place in casserole dish with the seam side down. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with cheese. Place in oven till cheese is melted.