Jul 13 2026
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Enchilada & Tamal Recipe

Inspired by Mexico Clasico
Time2h
Serves4

One enchilada, one tamal, rice and beans.

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Ingredients

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Enchilada

Tamal

Rice and Beans

Method

Enchilada

  1. 1

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, chopped onions, and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble Enchiladas

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Warm corn tortillas in a pan with olive oil until soft. Fill each tortilla with chicken mixture, roll them up, and place seam side down in a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Pour red enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tamal

  1. 5

    Soak Corn Husks

    Soak corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes until pliable.

  2. 6

    Prepare Masa

    In a large bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add chicken broth and vegetable oil, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  3. 7

    Fill Tamales

    Take a soaked corn husk, spread about 1/4 cup of masa dough on it, add a tablespoon of shredded pork or chicken in the center, and fold the husk over to close.

  4. 8

    Steam Tamales

    Place tamales upright in a steamer pot and steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until masa is firm and cooked through.

Rice and Beans

  1. 9

    Cook Rice

    Rinse white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and cumin, and sauté for 1 minute. Add rice and 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

  2. 10

    Prepare Beans

    In a separate pot, heat black beans over medium heat, season with salt, and simmer for about 10 minutes until heated through.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Fluff the rice with a fork, and serve with black beans on the side. Garnish both with fresh cilantro.

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