Description
Classic Enchiladas Rojas made with a smoky red chile sauce, rolled corn tortillas, and your choice of filling — chicken, cheese, beans, or potatoes. Baked to perfection and topped with creamy garnishes, this Mexican favorite is deeply satisfying and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Guajillo Chiles: 4 dried, stemmed and seeded
- Ancho Chiles: 2 dried, stemmed and seeded
- White Onion: 1 small, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oregano: 1/2 teaspoon (preferably Mexican)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vinegar or Lime Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth: 1 1/2 cups
- Oil: 1 tablespoon, plus more for tortillas
- Corn Tortillas: 10–12
- Shredded Chicken (or beans, cheese, or potatoes): 2 cups
- Shredded Cheese: 1 1/2 cups (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
- Optional Toppings: Onion, crema, queso fresco, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Toast Chiles: Briefly toast guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Soak: Cover toasted chiles in hot water and soak 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Blend Sauce: Blend chiles with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, vinegar, and broth until smooth.
- Simmer: Cook blended sauce in oil for 10–15 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
- Prepare Filling: Warm your chosen filling (chicken, beans, cheese, or potato).
- Warm Tortillas: Lightly fry each tortilla for 5–10 seconds per side to soften.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 375°F. Dip tortillas in sauce, fill, roll, and arrange in a baking dish.
- Top & Bake: Pour more sauce over enchiladas, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with onion, crema, or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Strain sauce for a silky texture if needed.
- Mix different chiles for a deeper flavor profile.
- Freeze enchiladas before baking for a make-ahead meal.
- Customize with vegetarian or spicy fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg