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Name: Authentic Enchiladas Rojas from Mexico
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Red Chili Sauce:**; 6 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 white onion, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 cups chicken broth or water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For the Filling:**; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or shredded beef/pork); 1/2 white onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for topping); *For Assembly:**; 12 corn tortillas (6-inch size); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying tortillas); 1/2 cup neutral oil (for dipping tortillas in sauce); 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced (for garnish); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1/2 cup sour cream or crema (optional, for serving)

Enchiladas

🇲🇽 Mexico

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A corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce.

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