Cheese Enchilada Recipe
With rice and topped with new Mexico red chili sauce and melted jack and cheddar cheese
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Ingredients
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Enchiladas
Chili Sauce
Method
Prepare the Enchiladas
- 1
- 2
Add Seasoning
Stir in ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Rice and Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in cooked rice and 1 cup of shredded cheese, mixing well to combine.
- 4
Roll the Enchiladas
Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Place about 1/4 cup of the rice and cheese mixture in each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
Make the Chili Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Chili Powder
Stir in the New Mexico red chili powder, cooking for about 30 seconds to release flavors.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add vegetable broth, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
Assemble and Bake
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Pour the Sauce
Pour the chili sauce evenly over the enchiladas in the baking dish.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
- 11