Best 6 Queso Anejo Enchiladas With Red Chile Sauce Recipes

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Queso Anejo Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce is a flavor-packed Mexican dish that combines the rich and nutty flavors of aged cheese, the savory spiciness of red chile sauce, and the soft and chewy texture of corn tortillas. This delectable dish is perfect for any occasion, be it a casual family dinner or special gathering with friends. Prepared with a few simple ingredients, Queso Anejo Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce is a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds and satisfies the soul.

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CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH RED CHILE SAUCE



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Intense, earthy and absolutely addictive, New Mexico's cheese enchiladas showcase red chile sauce at its most elemental, thickly blanketing tortillas and melted Cheddar. We've added some extra creaminess and body with locally popular pinto beans, to cut down on the classic's load of saturated fat. Top with shredded lettuce and minced onion.

Provided by EatingWell Member

Categories     Quick & Easy Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons canola oil
½ cup minced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup mild-to-medium-hot red New Mexican chile powder
2 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
½ teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
½ teaspoon salt
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and mashed, or nonfat refried beans
2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
12 6-inch corn tortillas, blue corn if available
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, (8 ounces), divided
¼ cup minced white onion, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onion; cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and soft, about 2 minutes more. Stir in chile powder. Add broth, water, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened and reduced by about one-third, about 20 minutes. (The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon lightly.)
  • To prepare enchiladas: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch (or similar-size 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine beans and yogurt in a small bowl.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the sauce in the baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas in the dish, overlapping them to cover the bottom. Top with half the bean mixture, using the back of a spoon to spread it thin. Scatter 2/3 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons onion on top of the beans. Top with one-third of the remaining sauce, 4 tortillas, the remaining bean mixture, 2/3 cup cheese and the remaining
  • 2 tablespoons onion. Spread half of the remaining sauce on top and cover with the remaining 4 tortillas. Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining 2/3 cup cheese.
  • Bake the enchiladas until hot and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional minced onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 650.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY RED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Starting with a homemade red sauce, these Tex-Mex enchiladas are faster and easier to make than their Mexican forefathers, but still so delicious. This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups sauce, enough for 4 to 6 individual skillet enchiladas or 1 regular baking dish. Garnish with sour cream and guacamole.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 1h

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup diced onion
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 tablespoons ground ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 ½ cups chicken broth
3 (5 inch) corn tortillas
½ teaspoon vegetable oil
⅔ cup shredded cooked chicken
⅔ cup pepper Jack cheese
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
⅓ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook and stir until onion starts to turn golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, chile powder, cumin, chipotle powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and mix until fully combined. Pour in chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
  • Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Taste and season as desired. Blend sauce with an immersion blender.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat tortillas until flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Cover the bottom of the skillet with a scoop of enchilada sauce. Place a tortilla on top and add 1/2 of the chicken, 1/3 of the Jack cheese, and 1/2 the cilantro and green onions. Spoon on more sauce and repeat layers, finishing with sauce and the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1376.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 240.5 mg, Fat 92.8 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 36.9 g, Sodium 5142.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

THE BEST RED ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This smoky and savory enchilada sauce is simply delicious! My family won't eat out at Mexican restaurants anymore; they make me cook!

Provided by Fox Woadhill Rogers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 dried ancho chiles
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¼ cup corn oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange the ancho chiles on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven 3 to 4 minutes; remove the stems, pulp, and seeds from the toasted peppers. Place peppers in a bowl and pour enough hot water into bowl to cover completely; allow to soak for 1 hour.
  • Combine the ancho chiles, tomato paste, corn oil, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, and about 1 cup of the beef broth in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan with the remaining beef broth and place over medium heat; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 517.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

QUESO ANEJO ENCHILADAS WITH RED CHILE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Pepper     Fry

Yield Yields 4-6 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 21

For Enchiladas:
20-30 six inch corn tortillas
24 ounces queso anejo enchilado or queso fresco
8 ounces monterey jack
4-6 cups red chile sauce (recipe to follow)
Peanut or vegetable oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 bunch cilantro
For Sauce:
3 [dried] ancho or mulato chiles*
3 [dried] pasilla chiles*
3 [dried] guajillo or 4 [dried] cascabel chiles*
3 [dried] New Mexico chiles*
6 cloves garlic (pan roasted)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Water (to rehydrate chiles)
The dried chiles are available at most Latin markets, and some grocery stores are begining to stock them as well. If you can't find all of these varieties, just substitute any combination of the ones available.

Steps:

  • For the enchiladas: Shred a little more than 2/3 of the queso anejo into a bowl, this will be the filling. Shred the remaining queso anejo along with the monterey jack into a second bowl for the topping. Heat a non-stick frying pan with 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Once the pan has heated, take one tortilla & dip into the sauce until covered. Remove tortilla and allow any excess to drip off. Place tortilla into frying pan for about 30 seconds, then flip with a spatula. Put a small amount of cheese filling on one half of tortilla. After 30 seconds fold the cheeseless half over the half with cheese and place into a large caserole dish. Repeat, adding oil to pan as necessary, while allowing each finished tortilla to slightly overlap in dish. Once one "layer" is finished, cover with one half of cheese topping. Complete second layer, and sprinkle with remaining cheese topping. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese has just melted. Garnish with cilantro. Slice & serve. Feeds 6 hungry people For red chile sauce: Remove stems and seeds from chiles and cut into strips. Fill a small pot with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat & add chiles. Cover for 30 minutes. Working in 3-4 batches, combine the chiles and other ingredients into a blender or food processor. Taste the water the chiles soaked in and if bitter discard. If not bitter add about 1/2-2/3 cup to blender to keep the mixture going (If water is bitter, just add fresh). Push sauce through mesh strainer into a bowl. Some people skip this step, but I find that the chile skins are bitter and tough. Discard solids remaining in strainer. Use within 24 hours.

QUESO BEEF ENCHILADAS



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I like all Tex-Mex food and especially enjoy queso, I'll have to admit my husband prefers red enchilada sauce to this receipe, but I love it and good for a change.

Provided by chef1303

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb hamburger meat
2 cups chopped onions, divided
1 bunch green onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
picante sauce, to taste,i use pace
salt and pepper
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
8 corn tortillas
1 lb soft melt cheese, i use velveeta
picante sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown crumbled hamburger meat with 1 cup of chopped onion, garlic, when brown add picante sauce to taste, salt& pepper.
  • In microwave melt the cheese for sauce with picante sauce, making as mild or hot as you like, can also control the heat by the type of picante sauce you purchase.
  • Soften the corn tortillas in hot oil, or if you prefer in a canned enchilada sauce.
  • In casserole dish assemble enchiladas---tortilla, meat mixture, chopped onion, grated cheese, either fold in half or roll with seam down.
  • Cover with the queso sauce, top with sliced green onions, cover dish with foil and bake aproximately 25-30 minutes, this time may vary, depending on how hot all your ingredients are by the time you assemble the dish.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS IN YUMMY RED SAUCE



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This is another of my mother's terrific recipes, from when we lived near the CA/MX border. This is MY ultimate comfort food! I usually just use 1 pkg of Kraft's pre-grated 4-Cheese Mexican blend - which has asiago and queso fresco added to the usual cheddar and jack, then add some sharp cheddar. BEST if you make the sauce, the night before, and refrigerate. Makes 8-10 enchiladas, and 4 cups of sauce.

Provided by Pellerin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 enchiladas, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup salsa (I use Pace mild or med.)
12 ounces tomato paste
2 cups beef broth (= 1 can, can sub chicken or vegetable)
1 cup water
good smoky ancho chili-based hot sauce, a couple splashes (I use Coyote Cocina Ancho Hot Sauce from Santa Fe, NM www.santafeseasons.com)
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro
8 -10 small corn tortillas (6 not 7 , and YELLOW CORN, not flour)
1 1/2 lbs grated cheese, grated (6 cups Kraft Mexican 4-cheese blend)
1/2 small onions or 1/2 medium onion, diced finely
3 7/8 ounces sliced black olives, ripe (1 large can, drained)
2 ounces green chilies, diced (1/2 of a small can)

Steps:

  • SAUCE:.
  • Place garlic in cold, non-reactive (non-aluminum - use non-stick or ceramic lined) large sauce pan with oil. Bring up to a medium heat, stirring so that garlic doesn't scorch. Sauté for 1 minute, then add onions. Add remaining dry spices (through parsley) and sauté for 3-4 minutes, to develop oil & spices' flavors. Add remaining ingredients, except cilantro. Simmer gently on low for 30 minutes. Add cilantro at the end. Cool, and then chill overnight in fridge to let flavors meld.
  • ENCHILADAS:.
  • Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9 x 13 lasagna pan thoroughly with Pam. Spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce in bottom of baking pan.
  • Combine cheeses, chilies, onions, and olives in large mixing bowl, tossing gently to thoroughly mix.
  • Stuff and roll enchiladas with 2/3 of the cheese mixture. Place them, seam-side down in pan - in two rows of 4-5; long the long side of the pan. When all are in pan, pour remaining enchilada sauce FIRST over the outside edges (as they will dry out if not covered), then once down the center. Spread remaining cheese mixture on the two "lanes" that remain uncovered by sauce. Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and melted. Cool for 5 minutes to re-congeal before serving. Makes 8-10 enchiladas, serving 4-6 people.
  • For Vegetarian option use Vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.2, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 2247.9, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 28.9

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This includes using fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Take the time to simmer the red chile sauce to allow the flavors to meld and develop. This will give your enchiladas a richer, more complex taste.
  • Don't Overcook the Enchiladas: Keep a close eye on the enchiladas as they bake to prevent them from overcooking. Overcooked enchiladas will be dry and tough.
  • Serve Immediately: Serve the enchiladas hot out of the oven, topped with your favorite toppings. This will ensure that the enchiladas are crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Queso anejo enchiladas with red chile sauce are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure your enchiladas are flavorful, moist, and cheesy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy Mexican dish, give these enchiladas a try!

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