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Authentic Cheese Enchiladas - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 12 guajillo chilis stemmed and seeded
  • 2 ancho chilis stemmed and seeded
  • 4 New Mexico chilis or Cascabel chili stemmed and seeded
  • 2 chili de arbol stemmed and seeded
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons whole oregano
  • 2 teaspoons whole cumin
  • 5 peppercorns
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 2 cups con de pollo or chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 6 to 8 Corn tortillas
  • Monterey jack cheese thinly sliced
  • 1 block Queso Fresco
  • Mexican Crema for topping

Instructions

  • Add the guajillo, ancho, New Mexico and de arbol chilis to a stock pot. Cover the chilis with water and bring to a low boil for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender.
  • Strain the chilis from the pot and place in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chili liquid and garlic cloves. Blend well. Pour the contents through a strainer and set aside.
  • Add the sesame seeds to a medium cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until they are lightly toasted. Stir in the cumin and oregano and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove the spices from the skillet and place in a grinding rock (mortar and pestle). Add the peppercorns and cinnamon stick and crush into a fine powder. Set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the medium cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the blended red sauce. Stir in the chicken broth, crushed spices and allspice. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  • In the medium skillet add the avocado oil, and heat over medium heat. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and cook about 30 seconds per side or just until they are tender. Remove and place on a wire rack or cutting board.
  • Dip the tortillas in the red sauce making sure to coat both sides. Lay the tortillas flat and layer down the center with onions, 1 to 2 slices of Monterrey cheese and 1 to 2 tablespoons queso fresco. Tightly roll up and place in the large skillet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Cook the enchiladas in an oven heated to 350 degrees F. for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the enchiladas are warmed through.
  • Place on a serving dish and spoon over the leftover red sauce, sprinkle with crumbled Queso Fresco and drizzle with the Crema. Serve immediately.