Description
Hearty Mexican beef enchiladas deliver a symphony of flavors from authentic Mexican cuisine. Spicy shredded beef, melted cheese, and robust sauce create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Chiles:
- 1 shredded beef filling
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 1 dried California chile (or guajillo chile for a spicier sauce)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooking liquid from the shredded beef filling
- ⅓ cup whole or 2% milk (88 milliliters)
- ¼ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Thinly slice the white onion into delicate half-moons, creating a crisp, aromatic garnish for the final dish.
- Gently warm corn tortillas on a comal or skillet, allowing them to develop subtle charred spots and become pliable, creating a traditional texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan to a precise frying temperature, preparing for a quick tortilla bath that will soften their structure without creating crispness.
- Carefully dip each tortilla into the enchilada sauce, ensuring complete and even coating that will infuse flavor and create a vibrant red exterior.
- Position the sauce-coated tortilla on a clean surface and layer a generous portion of seasoned beef filling along the center line.
- Roll the tortilla with precision, tucking the edges and creating a neat, compact enchilada that will hold its shape when placed on the serving plate.
- Arrange the rolled enchiladas seam-side down, creating a uniform presentation that prevents unraveling during serving.
- Sprinkle the prepared onion slices and crumbled cotija cheese over the top, adding a fresh, tangy finish to the warm, saucy enchiladas.
- Serve immediately, allowing the cheese to slightly melt and the flavors to intermingle, creating a classic Mexican culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize tortilla warming based on your stovetop type, ensuring they’re pliable and soft for easy rolling.
- Maintain oil temperature between 350-365°F when frying tortillas to prevent burning and achieve the perfect texture.
- Work quickly when dipping tortillas in enchilada sauce to prevent them from becoming too soggy or falling apart.
- Use tongs for precise handling of tortillas during frying and sauce dipping to maintain control and safety.
- Prepare all ingredients beforehand to streamline the assembly process and keep the tortillas warm and manageable.
- Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the enchiladas at their peak flavor and optimal temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg