Authentic Mexican Enchiladas

Authentic Mexican Enchiladas

Recipe by Becky from allrecipes.com

Dinner 45 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 6 dried chile de arbol peppers
  • 0.75 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
  • 1 cup sour cream, divided
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce, divided
  • 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions, divided

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 477
  • Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sugar: 2g

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