Ingredients:
· 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
· 2 tsp. vegetable oil
· 3.5 c. tomato purée
· 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
· 4 tbsp. chili powder
· 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
· 1/4 tsp. oregano
· 1 tsp. salt
Filling:
· 1 recipe Shredded Chicken Filling
· 2 tsp. vegetable oil
· 1 large onion, chopped
· 1 large green bell pepper, cleaned out and chopped
· 1/2 tsp. oregano
· 1/2 tsp. basil
Enchiladas:
· 8 7-inch corn tortillas heated enchilada sauce
· 2 c. filling
· 10 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (2.5 c. when grated)
· sour cream or plain yogurt
How To Make:
1. Sauté onion in oil until it is soft and yellow. Add tomato pure and garlic.
2. Gradually stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.
3. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cooking time: 35 to 40 minutes Makes about 3 cups
To Make Filling:
1. Heat oil in a frying pan. Sauté onion, green pepper, oregano, and basil until onion and pepper are soft.
2. Stir in the shredded chicken and heat through;
To make the enchiladas:
1. Place a tortilla in a dry skillet and heat both sides until it softens.*
2. Remove tortilla with tongs and dip in heated enchilada sauce until tortilla is well coated.
3. Place the tortilla on a cutting board and put ¼ c. of filling in the center and sprinkle with cheese (about 1/4 c.) roll up and put in the baking pan with the opening face down. Repeat steps 1 through 3 with remaining tortillas.
4. When all tortillas have been placed in the pan, cover them with remaining sauce. Cook in a 350oven until sauce is bubbly (about 15 to 20 minutes).
5. Serve each enchilada with a spoonful of cold sour cream or plain yogurt and garnish with shredded cheese.