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Red Chilaquiles

Cultural Context

Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch. They are made with fried tortilla chips and topped with various ingredients, including salsa, cheese, and eggs. The dish is versatile and can be customized with different toppings, making it a popular choice for using up leftover tortillas and salsas. Chilaquiles are often served with a side of beans or avocado, and they hold a special place in Mexican cuisine as a comfort food.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
14 Corn tortillas
3 Guajillo chiles
1-10 Chiles de arbol (depending on how spicy you like)
3 Roma tomatoes
1/4 Onion
4 Garlic cloves
1/2 tbsp Tomato chicken bouillon
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 cup Veggie broth
4 cups Water (or enough to cover veggies)
Oil to fry
Fried eggs
Sour cream
Guacamole
Queso fresco
Cilantro

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla chips

Baked chips reduce calories; homemade chips can be cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese is healthier; processed cheese can be more affordable.

1

Prepare the red salsa by blending the Roma tomatoes, Guajillo chiles, Chiles de arbol, onion, and garlic until smooth.

2

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the corn tortillas until crispy, then cut them into triangles if desired.

3

Pour the blended salsa over the crispy tortillas and stir gently to coat.

4

Add the veggie broth and water to the skillet, and simmer until the tortillas soften slightly.

5

Top with fried eggs, sour cream, guacamole, queso fresco, and chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

fryingblending

Equipment Needed

skilletblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chilaquiles Rojos
Local Name: Chilaquiles Rojos

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