Enchiladas can be made to your liking.This traditional Mexican dish starts with the corn and flour tortilla.These breads can be wrapped around beef, chicken, beans, cheese, or something else that tickles your taste buds.It's easy to fill and roll your own enchiladas.
Step 1: You can choose the filling for your food.
Enchiladas can be filled with anything you want.Meats, poultry, beans, and various types of cheese work well.Succulent dishes are created by seafoods like fish, lobster, crab, and shrimp.The vegetarian ones are filled with mushrooms, tofu, and grilled peppers.
Step 2: You will need to estimate the quantity of tortillas and filling.
Prepare enough so that everyone can enjoy your food.Plan for each person to eat some food.One casserole dish may serve a small family, while multiple dishes may be needed to accommodate a large group.
Step 3: The filling needs to be prepared.
Slow-cooked meats work well with bean and cheese.It is possible to save time by using a slow cooker.To save even more time and effort, you can purchase prepared meats like grilled chicken strips for chicken enchiladas, or buy de-shelled crab meat and pre-cooked shrimp.Meats that retain a lot of juices are popular.
Step 4: Place your tortillas in the microwave.
It's important that your tortillas are warm before you roll them.The way you heat may depend on time and level of ease.Wrap tortillas in a towel and microwave them.Place your tortillas in a non-stick pan that is lightly coated with olive oil and fry them on medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Step 5: The tortillas should be dipped in enchilada sauce.
If you don't heat your tortillas before rolling, you can use canned or homemade enchilada sauce.Place one side of your tortilla in the saucepan and let it steep for a few seconds.Let the other side absorb the sauce.The sides should be thoroughly coated.If you want, you can heat and dip your tortillas.The sauce should be similar to a medium-to-thin gravy.
Step 6: The filling should be placed in the center of the tortilla.
Take 1/3 cup of filling and put it in a tortilla.Don't over stuff.It may be difficult to fold the enchiladas without their contents spilling out.It can be difficult to keep the seams of the enchiladas closed.As you fill the tortillas, be sure to give each one the same amount.
Step 7: The enchilada should be rolled from end to end.
Pull one end of the tortilla over the filling.When you reach the other end of the tortilla, roll the enchilada over itself.The process should be repeated for each enchilada.Enchilada sauce has already been poured into the casserole dish.The tortillas should be placed on their seams so they don't come out while baking.It's a good idea to put sauce in your casserole dish before adding your enchiladas.
Step 8: The sauce should be spread evenly over the tortillas.
It helps to cover the enchiladas with the rest of the sauce.If you want to top your enchiladas with shredded cheese, make sure to add the cheese first.The sauce will help keep the cheese from burning.You can cover your casserole dish with foil and bake it for 25 minutes.Depending on your personal preferences, you can use a tomato-based red enchilada sauce or a tomatillo sauce that includes tomato verdes.White sauces are great for creamy chicken enchiladas.