Recipes:
Beef Enchiladas
INGREDIENTS
* 1 pound ground beef
* 2 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce
* 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
* 12 corn tortillas
* 3 cups shredded lettuce
* 1 large tomato, chopped
**SERVES:** 4
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MAKE AHEAD
Prepare enchiladas through step 3 up to 2 hours ahead. Store in the refrigerator until baking time.
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VARIATION
For a simple low-fat variation, replace the beef with ground turkey.
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DIRECTIONS
**1.** Cook ground beef in a skillet until brown and crumbly, stirring frequently. Drain and set aside.
**2.** Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat enchilada sauce and green chiles in a medium saucepan until simmering.
**3.** Place a heaping spoonful of ground beef, 1 teaspoon onion and 2½ tablespoons cheese on each tortilla. Roll up to enclose filling and place in a baking dish.
**4.** Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomato.
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Make It Quicker
* To soften tortillas and make them easier to roll, place them first between 2 sheets of dampened paper towels and then in a plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Roll the tortillas 1 at a time, keeping the others covered until ready to use.
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