Enchiladas Rojas Recipe: A Traditional Tex-Mex Delight For Your Table

Enchiladas Rojas is a delightful dish from Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. This recipe combines the rich flavours of ancho chilies, tomatoes, and spices. It is a perfect choice for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their meals. The dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a great option for both beginners and experienced cooks.

• 6 dried ancho chilies
• 1-2 cups boiling water
• 6 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped or 2 cups canned Roma tomatoes, drained and chopped
• ½ cup diced onions
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• ½ tsp crumbled epazote
• Sugar to taste
• Salt to taste
• ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup cream or half-and-half
• 6 chorizo sausages, skinned and chopped or ¾ lb spiced pork, chicken, or turkey sausage, skinned and chopped
• 1 cup crumbled queso blanco or freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 tortillas
• ½ cup chopped green onions

1. Soak the chilies in boiling water for 30 minutes.
2. Wearing gloves, stem, seed, and cut the chilies into small pieces.
3. Put the chilies and 1 cup of soaking water in a blender and purée at high speed for 20 seconds.
4. Add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, epazote, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Blend to a smooth purée.
5. In a frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over high heat for 3 minutes.
6. Pour in the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.
7. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the cream or half-and-half until well blended.
8. Slowly pour the egg and cream into the pan with the sauce, stirring constantly. Cover and set aside.
9. In another frying pan, fry the sausage meat over moderate heat for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
10. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage from the pan and drain on paper towels. Discard the fat in the frying pan.
11. Place the sausages in a small bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of sauce and ½ cup cheese.
12. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    1. In a heavy frying pan, fry the tortillas one at a time in very hot olive oil as follows:
       1. Dip a tortilla in the tomato sauce.
       2. Fry for a minute on each side in the pan.
       3. Remove the tortilla to a warm plate and place about ¼ cup of sausage mixture in the centre.
       4. Roll up the tortilla with the filling inside.
    13. Place filled tortillas in a baking dish seam side down. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over them.Sprinkle with green onions and remaining cheese.Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and top has browned lightly.

        Nutritional Values

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        This Enchiladas Rojas recipe offers a delightful blend of flavours that are sure to please your taste buds. With its rich sauce and savoury filling, it makes for an excellent main course. Remember to wear gloves when handling hot chillies to avoid irritation. Enjoy this classic dish with family or friends!