Enchiladas Recipe
Corn tortillas rolled and filled with cheese or meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Filling
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Filling
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cheese, cooked shredded chicken (or ground beef), chopped onions, and chopped cilantro. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Assembling Enchiladas
- 2
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet over low heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Place about 1/4 cup of the filling mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place seam side down in a greased baking dish.
Saucing
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the enchilada sauce over medium heat. Add salt and ground cumin, stirring well to combine.
- 5
Pour Sauce Over Enchiladas
Once the sauce is heated, pour half of it evenly over the assembled enchiladas in the baking dish.
Baking
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve with Toppings
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve enchiladas topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.