Two-In-One Roast Beef and Beef Enchiladas...And More Giveaway Info

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Speaking of Janelle, she inspired me to make enchiladas from leftover roast beef.  Following is my take on the meal.  I've made these a couple of times now; I would never have thought to make the creamy beef sauce if Janelle hadn't come up with it first, but I wouldn't dream of making these any other way now.  It's so good!

The Roast (With Gravy)

Roast:
3-5 pounds beef roast, your choice (I've used both arm and chuck roasts)

1-2 Tablespoons oil
2-3 Tablespoons dehydrated onion (or about 1/2 cup diced fresh onion)
1/2 teaspoon Cavender's Greek seasoning (or seasoning blend of your choice)
1 cup beef broth

Gravy:
2 cups of beef broth (from after cooking the roast)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Brown roast on all sides, then place in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet that has a lid.  Sprinkle with dehydrated onion (or fresh onion) and Cavender's.  Pour beef broth over all.  Cover and place in 300° oven for about 3 hours.  Alternately, you can cook this for several hours in a slow cooker set on Low.

To make the gravy, combine 2 cups of the cooking juices with 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens.


The Enchiladas

Sauce:
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 cup beef cooking juices from the roast, or 1 cup of leftover gravy
1-1/2 cups milk

Combine cornstarch and taco seasoning mix in a small saucepan.  Stir in cooking juices (or gravy) and milk until well-combined.  Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. 

Spray a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with pan spray.  Place about 1/2 cup of beef sauce in bottom of dish.  Set dish and remaining sauce aside.

Enchiladas:
Leftover roast beef, chopped
Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 to 3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (in addition to above amount)

Combine all to make a total of 3 cups of filling.  Divide filling evenly into 10 flour tortillas, then fold and roll either enchilada- or burrito-style.  Place seam side down in prepared baking dish.

Spoon remaining sauce over enchiladas, being sure to cover all surfaces.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

Heat in a 350° oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.  Serve with your favorite enchilada toppings.

Makes about 5 servings.