Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Brother Staples' Enchilada Sauce and Enchiladas



Sauce
1 lg. can Tomato Sauce½ the can full of water
¼ to ½ cup Chili Powder (or more)2/3 cup Corn Starch
¾ c. Sugar¾ c. Vinegar
1 t. Oregano1 t. cumin
1 t. Garlic Powder1 T. + ¾ t. Salt
¼ t. Pepper2 -3 doz. Corn Tortillas
2 lbs. grated Cheese
Garnish:
1 medium Onion finely chopped
Shredded Lettuce
Sour Cream

Stir all dry ingredients together. Mix the tomato sauce and the water then add the dry ingredients.
Simmer on stove for several hours. While gravy is cooking get you tortillas ready and grate your cheese.
Finely chop 1 medium onion, shred lettuce and get out the sour cream.
Heat a flat skillet with oil and fry tortillas quickly on both sides (2 or 3 seconds is all).
Dip in the gravy on both sides, put on a plate and fill with cheese and onions if you want. Roll it up and put in a baking dish. Repeat until the pan is full and then spread some more gravy on top sprinkle with more grated cheese and onions and bake until the cheese melts.
Serve with whatever garnish you like and enjoy!


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