06/15/2026
New Mexico Style Stacked Red Enchiladas
Ingredients:
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 eggs (optional, for serving)
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
For the Red Chile Sauce:
- 3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux.
3. Add the chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
5. Season with salt and black pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
7. Drain excess fat and set the beef mixture aside.
8. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in another skillet.
9. Lightly fry each corn tortilla for about 10 seconds per side, just until softened. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
10. Dip a tortilla into the warm red chile sauce and place it on an oven-safe serving plate or baking dish.
11. Spread a layer of the beef mixture over the tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
12. Repeat the layering process with two more tortillas, beef, sauce, and cheese to create a stack.
13. Finish with a final layer of red chile sauce and extra cheese on top.
14. Repeat to make four individual stacks.
15. Place the stacks under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
16. If desired, fry the eggs in a lightly oiled skillet until cooked to your preference.
17. Top each enchilada stack with a fried egg and a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream.
18. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the rich Southwestern flavors.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 625 kcal | Servings: 4 servings