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Enchiladas Mineras

Cultural Context

Originating from the mining regions of Mexico, Enchiladas Mineras are a hearty and satisfying dish traditionally made to fuel miners during long shifts. These enchiladas celebrate the simplicity of local ingredients, wrapped in corn tortillas and smothered in rich red sauce. Today, they are enjoyed across Mexico and beyond, often customized with various fillings and toppings, reflecting regional flavors and personal preferences.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
20 chiles guajillo
4 cloves garlic
1/2 onion
1 tablespoon oregano
1/4 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 tablespoon ground pepper
salt to taste
vegetable oil
8 medium potatoes
8 carrots
30 corn tortillas
2.5 lbs queso doble crema
chiles en vinagre
lettuce

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a cost-effective alternative that saves time.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

red enchilada sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples and is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the salsa by cleaning and deseeding 20 chiles guajillo and washing them.

2

In a pot, add the cleaned chiles, 1/2 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, and water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3

Peel and chop 8 medium potatoes and 8 carrots, reserving them in water to prevent oxidation.

4

After boiling the chiles for 5 minutes, blend them with the onion, garlic, salt, oregano, ground cumin, and some of the cooking water until smooth.

5

In another pot, boil the carrots for 6-7 minutes, then add the potatoes and cook until tender.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the boiled vegetables, adding some of the salsa for flavor.

7

Heat oil in a separate skillet over low heat and dip each tortilla in the salsa before frying them lightly in the oil.

8

Fill each tortilla with the sautéed vegetables and roll them up to form enchiladas.

9

Top the rolled enchiladas with more salsa and sprinkle with queso doble crema and chopped lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Miner's Enchiladas
Local Name: Enchiladas Mineras

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