New Mexico Red Chile Enchiladas

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt maintains creaminess while being cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers are milder and often cheaper.

Defrost hamburger meat and place it in a pan.

Heat oil in a pan for cooking corn tortillas.

Soak red chili in hot water until soft.

Blend soaked red chili with clean water in a 7-cup blender.

Add 3 cloves of fresh garlic and salt to the blender with the chili.

Blend until smooth and set aside.

Shred lettuce and chop tomatoes for topping.

Prepare the enchiladas by filling tortillas with the hamburger meat and cheese, then rolling them up.

Place the rolled enchiladas in a baking dish and cover with the blended chili sauce.

Top with additional cheese and bake until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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