Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Beef Enchiladas

1 lb. hamburger
Cilantro, chopped
1/2 small can chopped olives
1/2 small can chopped green chilis
2 t. dried onion
1 can Enchilada sauce (red or green; hot, medium or mild - whatever you like best!)
Grated cheddar cheese (approx. 2 C.)
12 Corn tortillas

Brown hamburger, drain fat.  Add cilantro (however much you like), olives, chilis, dried onion and a little enchilada sauce to meat and cook together.  Place 2 tortilla in microwave for 25 seconds.  Fill hot tortillas with cheese and meat mixture.  Roll up and place tortillas together in 8x8 casserole dish.  Repeat with rest of tortillas. Cover enchiladas with rest of enchilada sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 min.  Serves 8.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Mexican Grilled Chicken in Lime Marinade

1/4 cup lime juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 TB. chile powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 TB. corn oil
Salt to taste
2 pounds chicken pieces

Mix lime juice, garlic, chile powder, cumin, oil and salt to taste in a large nonreactive bowl. Add the chicken pieces, making sure that all are covered with marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for two hours. Drain chicken, discarding any remaining marinade. Grill on both sides until done.

Label: Thaw, grill and enjoy!