This beefy enchiladas dish may seem complicated but you can buy everything prepacked, except the ground beef. Tortillas and shredded cheddar cheese are ready to serve in most supermarkets. Picante and enchilada sauce will be in the ethnic foods or the tomato sauce sections.

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 tspn garlic powder
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/4 cup sliced olives with pimentos
1-15 1/2 or 16 oz. can refried beans
2-10 oz. cans enchilada sauce
10 corn tortillas (buy packaged in supermarket)
2-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetable oil to fry tortillas
salt and pepper to taste

1/2 head of chopped lettuce (optional)*

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Cook onions over medium heat in a large skillet until soft. Add Beef and cook until done. Stir to keep beef loose. Drain fat and add picante sauce, refried beans, olives, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Heat mixture until it starts to bubble gently. Remove from heat and cover. Pour 1 can enchilada sauce into large glass baking dish or pan.

Heat small amount of oil in a second skillet and place one tortilla in pan to heat and soften. Place 3 tablespoons beef mixture on tortilla, roll and place seam-side down in baking dish. Continue until all tortillas are filled. Pour second can of enchilada sauce over tortillas. If you have beef mixture left pour over tortillas. Sprinkle shredded cheese over tortillas. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

Makes 5 servings (two enchiladas per person)

Hint
*If serving with shredded lettuce, spread lettuce over plate and place two enchilada's on lettuce. Add a small scoop of cooked white rice to side.