Serves: 10
Total Calories: 589

* See note below.
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack or a combination, shredded (a
10 flour tortillas (about 7 inch)
1 1/2 cups taco sauce (optional)
sour cream Dairy (optional)
green onion Sliced (optional)

* Cooking Time: 16 to 24 minutes Power: 100% (700 watts) 70% (490 watts) Standing Time: 5 minutes Crumble ground beef into a microwavable colander in a microwavable pie plate. Sprinkle onion over meat. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) for 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine enchilada sauce, tomato sauce and chili powder. Spread small amount of the sauce mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch microwavable dish to coat.

In a large bowl, combine meat, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce mixture.

Place one tortilla on a paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave at 100% power for 10 seconds to warm. Place 1/3 cup of the meat mixture in center of tortilla and roll up. Place seam-side down in dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Spoon remaining enchilada sauce mixture over tortillas. Cover with plastic wrap, turning one corner back. Microwave at 100% power for 7 to 9 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese in filling melts.

Classic Enchiladas - continued
Top with remaining 2 cups cheese. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power (490 watts) for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts slightly. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted.

Meanwhile, if desired, cover taco sauce with waxed paper. Microwave at 70% power for 3 minutes or until warmed. Garnish enchiladas with sour cream and green onions. Pass taco sauce separately.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 10
Total Calories: 589
Calories from Fat: 193

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