Red Enchiladas

9 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 10 dried red New Mexico chiles
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 fresh corn tortillas
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Grated raw onion (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. 2
    Place prepared chiles in blender; run at high speed.
  3. 3
    Add spices.
  4. 4
    Strain mixture through sieve or strainer and place in frying pan.
  5. 5
    Add oil to sauce and water if needed.
  6. 6
    Cook 15 minutes over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Fry tortillas just slightly in hot oil and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Dip tortillas in sauce.
  9. 9
    Fill with cheese and grated onions, if desired.
  10. 10
    Place rolled tortillas in 11x2-quart shallow baking dish.
  11. 11
    Pour over remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  12. 12
    Bake approximately 20 minutes.

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