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New Mexico Style Stacked Red Enchiladas

New Mexico Style Stacked Red Enchiladas

Delicious New Mexico Style Stacked Red Enchiladas made with layers of corn tortillas, beef, cheese, and red chile sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Tortillas and Meat

  • 12 tortillas corn
  • 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
  • 2 cups red chile sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups cheese blend shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 fried eggs optional for topping

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Stir in ½ cup of the red chile sauce.
  • Lightly fry tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds per side to soften.
  • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of red chile sauce. Add a tortilla, a scoop of beef mixture, some cheese, and a drizzle of sauce.
  • Repeat layers until all tortillas are used, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Optional: Top each stack with a fried egg and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheesy, comfort food, Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, New Mexico Style, Red Enchiladas
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