Jul 14 2026

Enchiladas Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Corn tortillas filled with cheese and topped with red sauce.

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Ingredients

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Filling

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in ground cumin, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the red enchilada sauce, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix shredded cheese and refried beans until well combined.

Assembling the Enchiladas

  1. 4

    Fill the Tortillas

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a corn tortilla, and place a generous spoonful of the cheese and bean mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly to form a cylinder.

  2. 5

    Arrange in Baking Dish

    Spread a thin layer of the prepared enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  3. 6

    Top with Sauce

    Once all tortillas are in the dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, ensuring all tortillas are covered.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Sprinkle any remaining cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapenos on top.

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