Traditional Enchiladas Recipe
Three corn tortillas rolled and filled with your choice of: shredded chicken, ground beef or grilled veggies, bathed in green or red sauce, topped with cheese and served with rice and beans
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Ingredients
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Tortillas and Filling
Sauce
Toppings
Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, just until warm and pliable.
Assembling the Enchiladas
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Take one warm tortilla and place 1/3 cup of the chosen filling in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 4
Add the Sauce
Pour the green enchilada sauce evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish, ensuring they are well covered.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Enchiladas
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Serve the enchiladas hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream on top. Serve alongside cooked rice and black beans.


