Chilaquiles Mexicanos Recipe
A bed of fried tortilla chips covered with a delicious spicy salsa roja. Topped with two eggs and slices of skirt steak with queso fresco on top.
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Ingredients
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Chilaquiles Base
Salsa Roja
Toppings
Method
Prepare Tortilla Chips
- 1
Fry Tortillas
Cut the corn tortillas into quarters. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the tortilla pieces and fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt immediately.
Make Salsa Roja
- 2
Prepare Ingredients
In a blender, combine the tomatoes, serrano chilies, onion, garlic cloves, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- 3
Blend Salsa
Blend until smooth. If desired, add a little water for a thinner consistency. Adjust salt to taste.
- 4
Cook Salsa
Pour the blended salsa into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Cook Toppings
- 5
- 6
Assemble Chilaquiles
- 7
Layer Components
On a large plate, spread a generous layer of fried tortilla chips. Pour the warm salsa roja over the chips, ensuring they are well coated.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
