WHAT WE'RE COOKING? SOUR CREAM BEEF ENCHILADAS WITH RED CHILE SAUCE

Red Chile Sauce
Makes enough for one recipe of enchiladas

Cook slowly until it comes to a soft boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
15 dried New Mexican Red Chile peppers
(I tear the tops off and deseed but it's not necessary.)
1 can tomato sauce
2 C or more water
2 cloves minced garlic
2 t sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t cumin

Using a stick blender, puree until very smooth.

You can process/can it at this point OR place it in the refrigerator or freezer for another day. Great to make ahead.

Beef Enchilada Filling

Saute until beef is cooked through completely:
1 lb ground beef
1 t salt
1 medium onion, chopped

Remove from heat.
When cooled, add 1 C sour cream and mix well.

Set aside.

Assemble Enchiladas

Heat 1/4 C oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Oil should not be smoking. Heat 20 corn tortillas, one at a time, in oil, flipping once for about 10 seconds per side to make them pliable. Remove to a plate and repeat with the others. Spread approx 3/4 C red chile sauce in bottom of ungreased pan. Place approx 1/4 C beef mixture in each tortilla while it is still hot/warm and roll. Place in pan. Repeat until done. Pour remaining red chile sauce evenly over enchiladas. I did it down the middle of each row but you could spread it all over if desired. Sprinkle 2 C shredded cheese on top of enchiladas. Bake in preheated oven 400° for 15-20 minutes.

Serve with sour cream.

Makes 20 enchiladas.

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