INGREDIENTS
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Enchirito Sauce:
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1/3 cup oil of your choice, such as canola, vegetable or a light olive oil (the original sauce is prepared with pork manteca/lard)
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1/3 cup flour
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1 tablespoon dried onions
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1/3 cup mild chili powder (I used Gebhardt, which is a brighter red color)
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle, chile de arbol or cayenne pepper
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Salt to taste
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For the Picadillo (Ground Beef):
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1 lb. ground chuck
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Salt and pepper
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Garlic powder
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Cumin
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Smoked paprika
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Chile ancho powder or any mild chili powder
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Mexican oregano
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1/2 cup white onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño pepper, minced
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1/2 cup total mild/sweet peppers, diced finely (I used poblano, red and green bell peppers)
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1/2 cup corn
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3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
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1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
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You will also need:
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beans and cheese(optional)
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12 flour tortillas (6 inches in diameter)
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2 cups Colby/Jack cheese, shredded
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3 cups lettuce, shredded
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1 cup roma tomato, diced
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Onion, thinly sliced
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Black olives, sliced
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Sour cream
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Hot sauce