How to Make Famous Mexican Restaurant-Style Enchiladas

Introduction:

Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with meat, beans, or cheese and covered in a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe will teach you how to make authentic enchiladas, just like the ones you'd find at a famous restaurante mexicano cerca de mí.

Ingredients:

• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Making the Filling
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and half of the chopped onion. Mix well.
• Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
• Spoon 1/4 cup of the filling mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly. Place the  Griddle enchiladas seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Making the Sauce

• In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Add the remaining chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Stir in the all-purpose flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Gradually stir in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Assembling and Baking the Enchiladas

• Pour the sauce over the enchiladas in the baking dish, making sure to cover them completely.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
• Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired, and serve hot on playa cerca de mi.

Conclusion:

This recipe makes 12 enchiladas and takes about 45 minutes to prepare and bake. With its rich and flavorful tomato sauce and delicious filling, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit at your next Mexican-inspired dinner party or family meal.