So, I've posted before a few times that one of my fave meals is a plate of 4 different kinds of enchiladas (beef, chicken, refried beans, and cheese) served at a local spot.

I know there are plenty food threads here already. I created yet another. Sue me.

Lately, I've pondered trying to cook on my own or make my own meals. No microwave. lol. One of my first thoughts is that this seems like it would be a pretty simple meal to start with. Plus, I could substitute all sorts of other ingredients for the filling. Steak, pulled pork, wild rice, creamed spinach, maybe even some brisket in one. Not sure how well any seafood would mesh with enchiladas, though I might give anything a shot (within reason). So, for those who like that kinda food.....any suggestions?

 

I am not actually a huge fan of Mexican food. I like tacos but I could take them or leave them. But you should try Pinterest for recipes. I bet they have a ton!

 

I made these last night and they were fantastic! I used cheddar in the filling and quesadilla cheese on top. I tried using corn tortillas because that's what I prefer, but they kept breaking so I used flour like the recipe called for. And of course you could use any protein, and red sauce if you choose. I'm not a fan of red though. It has a bit of bitterness to me.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (2, 4 ounces cans) diced green chile peppers , undrained
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 8 ounce carton sour cream
• 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese ,divided
• 5 cups cooked shredded beef
• 15 whole (6-7 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup salsa verde

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the chile peppers and their liquid, the cumin, chili powder, and salt; cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Stir in flour and mix to combine for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• On the lower third of each tortilla, spread a heaping tablespoon of the sauce, followed by 1/3 cup of the beef. Roll up the tortillas tightly and place, seam side down, in the prepared dish.
• Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 3/4 cups of the cheese, spoon salsa verde over the top, followed by the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Place back in the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.
• Serve extra sour cream on the side, if desired.

 

I love enchiladas too, so I would be asking to get invited for dinner! lol

And I have seen fish and shrimp tacos before, so why not in enchiladas too?

 

you fellas intrigue me.

 

I do like mexican food but don't make it myself as I have it as dine in. My house is under 3 min from mexican restaurant.

 

Lots of people make fun of food threads or the people who talk about food, but if you look closely they’re the ones who talk about it a lot.

Food is life. Food is culture. Food is sensuous. Food is seduction. Food is an international way of communicating and the basis upon which empires rose and fell; exchange of spices for food.

Never underestimate the import and impact of food.

And absolutely invest time and energy in the creation of your own; in no time you’ll develop skills and maybe even share. I absolutely support you in your search for the perfect enchilada!

 

I had a recipe for chicken and pork enchiladas, both with a tomatillo sauce. Used corn and flour tortillas. You could use shrimp or fish, but I’d make sure it’s grouper or flounder. Salmon might work, but it would definitely need some effort to hide the taste. Lighter fish might not work so well.

@Aqua Marine - when using corn tortillas, make sure they are fresh, uncooked ones. To warm them up, use wet paper towels between each tortilla and only heat them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. They should then be pliant enough to roll and place in a dish for cooking.

 

Shooter likes Enchiladas as well. Making them at home is a painless process, especially if one uses canned sauce (Shooter blushes with shame).

 

I sent you a link to a recipe for seafood enchiladas from Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurant. They were the only thing I ever ordered there because they were so good!

 

The meal you should order when you go to a Mexican restaurant is enchiladas.
You get to taste their tortillas, their sauce, how they spice their meat and are the beans made there or are they out of a can.
If the enchilada sauce is the same crap they serve with their nachos, send it back.
The word comes from "enchilar" which means "season with chili". If the enchilada sauce is tomato based, it's not enchilada sauce. It's salsa rojo.

 

Not a big call for Mexican food in Northern Lancashire
I did see a oversized mouse wearing a sombrero, but he insisted "you didn't see anything senor"

 

Most of those sound delicious, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a refried bean enchiladas and I lived in Texas my whole life.
Sounds interesting.

Instead of sour cream try Crema, more authentic.

 

My dad makes Enchiladas by adding in Tostitos. They taste pretty good and a lot of people liked them when he brings them to parties and such.

 

I love Mexican food but enchiladas aren’t my favorite. I prefer quesadillas or chimichangas. I’m not sure if it qualifies as a true enchilada if it has tomatillo sauce but that’s pretty much the only way I really like them. Especially a black bean enchilada with tomatillo sauce. Yum!

 

Enchiladas are fine, but I don't make them and almost never order them in a restaurant. I usually prefer a carnitas plate, or if I'm in an American Style Mexican Restaurant, I usually get a combo with hard-shell shredded beef tacos.

 

I like Mexican food

 

I usually don't eat enchiladas (they are good), but I do enjoy Mexican food. Carnitas tacos are great.