Authenticos Recipe
Two flour tortilla enchiladas stuffed with your choice of beef, shredded beef, chicken, or pork. Served with beans and rice. Additional enchilada $2.00.
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Ingredients
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Enchiladas
Sides
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Add Meat
Add the ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, or pork to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Mix in Cilantro
Stir in the chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Enchiladas
- 4
Prepare Tortillas
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet until they are pliable.
- 5
Fill Tortillas
Place about 1/2 cup of the meat filling in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- 6
Roll Enchiladas
Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling and place them seam side down in a baking dish.
Bake
- 7
Add Sauce
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired.
- 8
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the enchiladas hot alongside a portion of cooked rice and refried beans.
- 10
Garnish
Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.