Salvadoran

Enchiladas de El Salvador con Queso y Carne

Name: Enchiladas de El Salvador con Queso y Carne
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas; 200g shredded cooked chicken or pork; 100g grated cheese; 200ml tomato sauce; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt to taste

Traditional Salvadoran enchiladas filled with cheese and shredded cooked meat, topped with a rich tomato sauce.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat the tomato sauce with onion, garlic, and cumin until simmering.
Fill each tortilla with shredded meat and cheese, then roll tightly.
Place in a baking dish and pour remaining sauce over the top.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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