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Texas Enchiladas  
Chili Gravy  
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T. shortening  
T. flour  
T. chili powder  
C. warm water  
(8−ounce) can tomato sauce  
tsp. salt  
/2 tsp. pepper  
Place shortening in skillet over medium heat. When shortening melts, use a whisk  
to stir in flour. Add chili powder, water and tomato sauce. Allow liquid to simmer,  
stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until thickened, about 15  
to 20 minutes. Set sauce aside.  
Filling  
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/4 lb. ground beef  
/4 tsp. salt  
/4 tsp. pepper  
Place ground beef in small skillet and cook over medium heat until meat is  
browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain well and set aside.  
For Assembly  
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C. grated longhorn or Cheddar cheese  
C. finely chopped onion  
2 corn tortillas  
T. vegetable oil  
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13 x 9−inch glass baking dish with nonstick  
cooking spray. Place vegetable oil in small skillet over medium heat. Dip tortilla in  
hot oil until softened, about 15 seconds. Allow excess grease to drain back into  
skillet. Dip tortilla in chili gravy and place the tortilla in the pan. Add 1 to 2  
tablespoons of Filling, 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped  
onion down the middle of the tortilla. Roll tortilla to enclose filling and place seam  
side down in the pan. Continue filling and rolling to make 12 tortillas. Arrange  
tortillas to fit snugly in pan. Pour Chili Gravy over tortillas and sprinkle with  
remaining cheese and onion. Bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.  
NOTE: For cheese enchiladas, omit ground beef. Use cheese and onions as filling.  
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