Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSanta Fe Mexican Grill - WilmingtonShort Rib Enchiladas Recipe

Short Rib Enchiladas Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

flour tortilla, pickled purple cabbage, queso blanco, aji amarillo, crema, salsa verde, salsa roja, white rice, black beans

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Ingredients

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Tortillas and Fillings

Toppings and Sauces

Method

Preparing the Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Cook the Short Ribs

    In a large pot, season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear them over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Ribs

    Add enough water to cover the ribs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

  3. 3

    Shred the Meat

    Remove the ribs from the pot, let cool slightly, then shred the meat using two forks. Set aside.

Preparing the Rice and Beans

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of white rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.

  2. 5

    Heat the Beans

    In a small pot, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 7

    Fill the Tortillas

    Take a flour tortilla and place a generous amount of shredded short rib, a spoonful of rice, and a spoonful of black beans in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly to encase the filling.

  3. 8

    Place in Baking Dish

    Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Place the rolled enchiladas seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

Adding Sauces and Toppings

  1. 9

    Top with Sauces

    Pour salsa verde and salsa roja over the top of the enchiladas. Drizzle with crema and sprinkle with queso blanco.

  2. 10

    Bake

    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.

Serving

  1. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Once baked, remove from the oven and top with pickled purple cabbage. Serve hot with aji amarillo on the side.

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