Foldover Tortillas

We managed to get this one cooked and eaten before our power went out last night.  Unfortunately, it saved all the cleaning for me today.  But that's ok.  The food was good and JJ actually ate a little bit too.

This dish is simple and tasty.  Another recipe from my mom that was something we ate growing up.  Glad I can make it for my family now!  This one will easily feed 3 adults - if you need more just increase the number of tortillas. Each adult usually eats around 2 each.

Here's what you need:

1lb of ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1tsp cumin
1/4tsp salt
1/4tsp pepper
1/2cup mild enchilada sauce
1-14.5oz can stewed tomatoes with juice
6-6in tortillas
3oz cream cheese, softened
1-4oz can of chopped green chiles, drained
1/2cup jack cheese

Preheat over to 350F.

Step 1: Brown Meat

In a medium sized skillet, cook meat and onion until the meat is no longer pink.

Step 2: Simmer

Add cumin, salt, pepper, enchilada sauce, and tomatoes to the meat mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

Waiting on Brandon to bring the enchilada sauce - I forgot it!

 Step 3: Prep Tortillas

While meat is simmering, cover each tortilla with equal amount of cream cheese followed by equal amounts green chiles.  Fold in half. 

Cream Cheese and Chiles.

 Step 4: Prep for baking

In a 12x7 baking dish (or similar size), place 1/2 of the meat mixture on the bottom.  Line tortillas in a row on top of the meat mixture.  Cover the tortillas with the remaining mixture. 

Cover the baking dish with foil.  Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes. 

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over the tortillas.  Place dish back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Served with the quick cook rice (Santa Fe Whole Grain)

 Cost breakdown:

Ground beef: $2.50
Tortillas: $.75
Green Chiles: $.89
Cream Cheese: $.50
Stewed Tomatoes: $1.00
Cheese, Onion, Spices (est): $.50

Total Cost: $6.14 
Cost per person (based on a family of 4): $1.54