Taco Salad
1 lb. Ground beef
1 med chopped onion
1 pkg. Dry taco mix
Saute’, drain & cool.
1 can drained kidney beans
1 head lettuce
2 med. Chopped tomatoes
8 oz. Catalina salad dressing
5 oz. Lightly crushed taco chips
Mix together beans, lettuce, tomatoes, taco chips, & salad dressing. Toss together with ground beef mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese
Enchiladas
1 1/2 lbs. Ground beef
1 - 2 ancho chilies
2 - 4 jalapeno chilies
1 sm. chopped onion
1 can tomatoes
3/4 c. Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c. Cream
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Cloves
1 - 2 cloves minced garlic
Soak chilies in 1/2 c. water for 1/2 hr. Blend with onion, garlic, & drained tomatoes. Add spices, salt, pepper, sugar & cream. Brown meat & add 1/2 c. Parmesan & heat. Fill 6 - 8 tortillas and roll up. Place in baking dish> Pour sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake at 350 F. for 3/4 hr.
Dora Miner is a local cook and baker who writes a regular column for The Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer.