Honduran Enchiladas
Golden corn tortillas topped with ground meat, tomato sauce, cabbage, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and cheese. Makes about 4 servings, with 3 tortillas per person.
In Honduras, these enchiladas are served tostada-style: the tortillas are fried until golden, then topped with meat, sauce, and garnishes. The recipe makes about 12 enchiladas; the time given is approximate, and frying may take longer depending on pan size and batch count.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Fish
Worcestershire sauce
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Ingredients without verified allergen data: Vegetable oil, Onion, Green pepper, Garlic, Sofrito, Ground cumin, Tomato sauce, Sazón without annatto, Ground beef, Ground pork, Adobo seasoning with pepper, Corn tortillas, Cabbage, Tomato, Hard-boiled egg, Parmesan cheese.
Method
- 01
Start the sauce
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of onion, 1 cup of green bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons of garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and translucent, without becoming overly browned.
10 min - 02
Cook the sauce
Stir in the sofrito and cumin and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, sazón without annatto, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The sauce bubbles gently and has thickened slightly, with the seasonings evenly incorporated.
12 min - 03
Cook the meat
Season the beef and pork with the adobo. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meat and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until done. Drain off excess fat.
Ready to continue when: No pink areas remain, and the meat is broken into small pieces.
10 min - 04
Combine the meat and vegetables
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the remaining 1 cup of onion, ½ cup of green bell pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft. Return the meat to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, mixing well.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables are soft, and the meat is hot and evenly mixed with them.
15 min - 05
Fry the tortillas
Heat enough oil in a skillet to cover the bottom by about ¼ inch. Fry the tortillas one at a time, turning them, until golden on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Ready to continue when: Each tortilla is golden on both sides and holds its shape when lifted.
- 06
Assemble and serve
Divide the meat mixture among the tortillas. Add shredded cabbage, tomato slices, and sauce; finish with sliced hard-boiled egg and grated Parmesan.
Ready to continue when: The tortillas are topped with meat, and each has cabbage, tomato, sauce, egg, and cheese.
Ingredients
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