Recipe: Enchiladas and Homemade Tortillas (ground beef and cinnamon in the filling)

Enchiladas with Homemade Tortillas (with cinnamon in the filling)

1 lb. ground beef
1 minced clove garlic
1 chopped onion
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 cups canned ripe olives
1 cup canned tomatoes
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of cloves
1/4 cup chopped raisins

Brown beef, garlic, and onions in olive oil. Cut olives in wedges; add to meat along with remaining ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes.

SAUCE:
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 minced clove garlic
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers
16 oz. tomato paste
Dash of thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1 bouillon cube
3/4 cup water

Cook onion and garlic. Add rest of ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.

TORTILLAS:
2 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup corn meal
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups water

Mix dry ingredients, mix egg and water together and mix with dry ingredients, blend until smooth. Pour 1/3 cup batter on lightly greased griddle. Cook until dry on top and turn to brown other side. Makes 12 tortillas

Assemble:
Roll filling into tortillas and put sauce and cheese on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Source: Cookbook USA

Hi Vera,

I don't know where this recipe originally came from but it has cinnamon. You should be able to substitute flour tortillas for the homemade with good results. I hope it comes close to the one you're looking for.

Happy Cooking!

Betsy