Fried Enchiladas

19 ingredients
24 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 -2 pickled jalapeno pepper, rinsed,seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 medium potatoes, cooked,peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas
  • fat, for deep-fat frying
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook 1/2 cup onion in the 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. 2
    Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the tomatoe puree, the chopped peppers, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. 3
    Heat to boiling.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Uncover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thickened slightly.
  6. 6
    Set aside.
  7. 7
    Cook pork and 1 cup of onion in a skillet until pork is brown and onion is tender.
  8. 8
    Drain off fat.
  9. 9
    Stir in remaining 1/2 cup tomatoe puree, potatoes, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  10. 10
    Heat through.
  11. 11
    Set filling aside.
  12. 12
    Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  13. 13
    Beat egg yolks and 1 tablespoon water.
  14. 14
    Add flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to yolks.
  15. 15
    Beat for about 3 minutes until thick and lemon colored.
  16. 16
    Fold in whites.
  17. 17
    Spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling onto each tortilla; roll up.
  18. 18
    Dip filled tortillas into egg mixture, making sure ends are covered.
  19. 19
    Cook in hot fat for about 2 minutes per side or until browned.
  20. 20
    Drain on paper towels.
  21. 21
    Re-heat sauce.
  22. 22
    Arrange enchiladas on a serving platter.
  23. 23
    Pour sauce over.
  24. 24
    Garnish with lettuce and cheese.

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