Chilaquiles Recipe
Traditional mexican lunch consists of a bed of corn chips smothered with a white melted cheese, covered with red sauce and your choice of chicken or beef, served with Spanish rice and refried beans
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Ingredients
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Chilaquiles
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Method
Chilaquiles Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the red enchilada sauce over medium heat until simmering.
- 2
Layer the Chips
In a large serving dish, layer the corn tortilla chips on the bottom.
- 3
Add Chicken or Beef
Spread the shredded chicken or beef over the tortilla chips.
- 4
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour the hot red sauce over the layers and sprinkle with white cheese. Let it melt for a few minutes.
- 5
Garnish
Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
Spanish Rice Preparation
- 6
- 7
Cook the Rice
Add chicken broth and tomato sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Refried Beans Preparation
- 8
Heat the Beans
Heat the canned refried beans in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving.
