Wetback Special

Name: Wetback Special
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 2 large chopped onions; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 can enchilada sauce; 2 cans tomato sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 cans chili beans; Fritos; Lettuce; Grated cheese; Dried tomatoes

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Wetback Special – a delicious recipe with ground beef, onions, garlic, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
2 large chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can enchilada sauce
2 cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cans chili beans
Fritos
Lettuce
Grated cheese
Dried tomatoes

1
Brown hamburger.
2
Combine with one onion, garlic, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, and chili beans. Simmer for 2 hours.
3
Assemble on a plate by layers.
4
Fritos, sauce, lettuce, grated cheese, chopped onions, and dried tomatoes. Top with sour cream and avocado slice if desired.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 2 large chopped onions, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 can enchilada sauce, and more.

Yes, Wetback Special falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Soups & Stews

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