Garlic Beef Enchiladas

GARLIC BEEF ENCHILADAS

Enchiladas:

2lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tbsp cornstarch

¼ cup of taco seasoning

1 can (14oz) stewed tomatoes

10 corn tortillas (7")

2c shredded co jack cheese

Sauce:

6 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 c butter

1/2 c flour

1 can (14oz) beef broth

1 can (15oz) tomato sauce

¼ cup of taco seasoning (as to taste)

Prepare:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink.
• Add cornstarch and seasonings, mix well.  Stir in tomatoes, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. 
• Stir in flour until blended.  
• Gradually stir in broth, bring to a boil. 
•  Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until bubbly.
• Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings, heat through.
• Pour about 1-1/2c sauce into a 13x9x2 in baking dish.
• Spread about 1/4 c beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, top with 2 tbsp of cheese.  Roll up tightly, place seam side down over sauce.  Top with the remaining sauce.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese in melted.

yield: 6-8 servings

This made two casserole dishes.