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max's homemade enchiladas

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Gail Welch
Carthage, TX

This recipe came from my brother- in-law over 30 years ago. They are so easy to make that I even taught my husband how to make them. We used to make them together. Since he has retired he now flys solo and gets rave reviews! Note: I like to use one can of Wolf and one can of Hormel Chili.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For max's homemade enchiladas

  • 12-14 sm
    corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooking oil
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 can
    19 oz wolf brand chili (no beans) or (1) hormel (1) wolf
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz cheddar cheese
  • dash
    salt and pepper to taste

How To Make max's homemade enchiladas

  • 1
    Dip tortillas in heated oil.(just long enough to soften) Avoid getting the oil too hot or you will not be able to roll the tortillas. Place on paper towels.
  • 2
    Brown ground beef in skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain and set aside in small bowl.
  • 3
    Heat chili in saucepan. Pour just enough heated chili into a 9x13 baking dish covering the bottom.
  • 4
    Fill each tortilla with ground beef and shredded cheese. (About a tablespoon) Roll up and place in baking dish. Pour remaining chili over tortillas.
  • 5
    Bake covered with foil for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese.
  • Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with me, Gail!  It was delicious!
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    NOTE: You can add chopped onions if desired before baking.

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