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Authentic Mexican Enchiladas Recipe
Authentic Mexican enchiladas represent the real thing with corn tortillas dipped in homemade sauce, fried, and filled using traditional Mexican preparation methods. This genuine recipe showcases authentic Mexican cooking techniques that create restaurant-quality results through proper traditional methods. The authentic preparation ensures genuine Mexican flavors.
This Mexican enchiladas recipe is the real thing. Corn tortillas are dipped in a homemade sauce, fried, filled with Mexican queso fresco, then topped with sour cream, lettuce, and tomato. My mother-in-law is from Mexico and taught me to make this delicious dish. Serve with traditional refried beans. It has a taste different from the norm — so good!
Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
6 dried chile de arbol peppers
¾ cup water, or as needed
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 cups crumbled queso fresco, divided
Toppings:
1 cup sour cream, divided
1 cup shredded lettuce, divided
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped green onions, divided
Directions
Snap tops off of dried chiles and place in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain water and place chiles into a food processor or blender with garlic and salt. Purée until smooth. Press sauce through a strainer and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soak each tortilla in the sauce, then place in the hot oil. Turn over almost immediately and fry for about 5 seconds on the other side. Remove to a plate that is lined with paper towels, stacking them on top of each other to keep them pliable for filling.
Take one fried tortilla at a time and fill with about 2 tablespoons queso fresco. Roll up and place seam side down on a plate. Place three of these on each plate.
Top tortillas in the following order: Start with a layer of sour cream, then a small handful of lettuce, three tomato slices, 2 more tablespoons queso fresco, and 1 tablespoon green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 477 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 477 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 609mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 474mg | 36% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 498mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
