Enchiladas Recipe
Corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and your choice of meat, topped with sauce
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Filling
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Filling
- 1
Cook the Filling
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 2
Combine Filling Ingredients
Add the cooked shredded chicken or beef, chopped cilantro, and half of the shredded cheese to the skillet. Mix well and season with salt and ground cumin. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Assembly
- 3
Prepare the Tortillas
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a separate bowl, pour half of the enchilada sauce. Dip each corn tortilla in the sauce to coat.
- 4
Fill the Tortillas
Place a generous amount of the filling in the center of each tortilla, then roll it up tightly. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a greased baking dish.
Baking
- 5
Top with Sauce
Once all the tortillas are in the baking dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve Hot
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.