red chilaquiles recipe

In Mexico, nothing says “traditional Mexican breakfast” like a hot plate of delicious Chilaquiles. It is one of the most beloved breakfast dishes in Mexico, and it’s making its way to more Mexican and Latin-American restaurants in other countries. Read on to find out how you can make authentic Mexican chilaquiles at home!

Mexican Chilaquiles

corn tortillas

salsa (Red

Mexican cream

Cheese (Mexican Queso,crumbled)

Epazote

cilantro (chopped to garnish)

vegetable oil

onion (rings separated)

chicken breast

Plum tomatoes

jalapeño pepper or 1 serrano pepper

garlic clove

white onion

For the Red Salsa, place tomatoes, onion, pepper, garlic, and onion in a medium size saucepan. Cover with water and cook at medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the tomatoes and peppers are cooked. Place the cooked ingredients in your blender with 1/2 cup of the cookign water to make a sauce. Season with salt and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and start frying the tortillas until golden and crisp in batches. You might need to do 2 or 3 batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Drain the tortillas on paper towels. Repeat the process with the rest of the tortillas.

Clean the skillet with a paper towel, turn the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the sauce and let it cook for 5 minutes. Add the Epazote and season the sauce with salt. Carefully stir in the tortillas to avoid breaking them. Add the chicken (if using) and coat it with the salsa. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Serve garnished with crumbled cheese, cilantro, onion and topped with the cream. Serve with refried beans. Avocado is also a good addition to the plate.

Can you make chilaquiles with store bought tortilla chips or is the texture just not the same?

I made these chilaquiles for brunch today using your salsa verde recipe for the sauce. Amazinnnnnnng! They were insanely good and I topped them with fried egg. I think that making the chips yourself as you suggest in the recipe rather than using premade store bought chips also makes this extra delicious.
Awesome recipe!

We tried chilaquiles rojos for the first time last year in Mexico City. This recipe immediately transported us back and we've been making them ever since. The textures and depth of flavor are absolutely amazing. Skip the pancakes this weekend and try this chilaquiles recipe. You won't be disappointed.

I used your salsa roja recipe to make Chilaquiles. Best Chilaquiles ever! I felt like I was back in Mexico City!

Delicious homemade Chilaquiles recipe with crispy corn tortillas tossed in a homemade chilaquiles sauce and topped with queso fresco and crema.

Chilaquiles

white corn tortillas* (, preferably older/stale)

oil (,

guajillo chiles

arbol chiles

chicken broth ((474 grams))

tomatillos (medium size, outer leaf removed, washed)

garlic

cumin seeds

Mexican oregano

cilantro ((4 grams))

salt (,

onion (, sliced thinly)

Queso fresco ((40 grams))

Mexican crema ((56 grams), or sour cream)

avocado (, chopped)

eggs (, fried)

can black refried beans (, warmed)

chicken ((for heartier dinner option))

Fry Tortillas (See notes for air-fryer, baked, or store-bought options): Cut corn tortillas into 6 wedges and allow them to dry on the counter for a few hours, or overnight (or, use older stale corn tortillas). Add about an inch or so of vegetable oil to the bottom of a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the corn tortillas (you may need to work in batches) to hot oil and cooking until crisp, turning them once or twice. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Soak dried chiles: Use scissors to cut the dried chiles open, and remove veins and seeds inside. Place dried chiles in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil reduce heat to simmer and cook them until softened, 20-30 minutes.

Blend Salsa Verde: While the chiles cook, make the green sauce. To a blender add 1/3 cup chicken broth, garlic, oregano and cumin seed. Blend well. Add tomatillos and ¼ cup (a small handful) fresh cilantro and blend until smooth.

Simmer: Heat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add sliced onion and cook for 3 minutes. Remove onion to a plate. Pour the green tomatillo sauce from the blender into the saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend Red Chiles: Once the red chiles are softened, use a slotted spoon to remove the chiles from the liquid and place them in blender with 1 cup chicken broth. Blend until smooth.

Combine: Pour red chile sauce mixture into a fine mesh strainer set over the pot with the green sauce. Use a spoon to press it through the strainer and into the pot. Season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes. Add 2/3 cup more chicken broth. Simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and add a dash of oregano, or ground cumin, if needed.

Add Tortillas: Add crispy tortillas to the sauce and toss until well coated.

Serve: Divide chilaquiles between plates and sprinkle with a pinch of queso fresco. Add some sautéed onions, a drizzle of crema, sliced avocado, and chicken if desired. Serve with a side of refried black beans and a fried or sunny side up egg.

These were great!  A little time consuming with the steps for the sauce, but very well worth it and I will definitely make this again, just quadruple the batch and freeze the sauce.

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This easy Chilaquiles recipe has crispy corn tortillas tossed in a homemade sauce that combines red and green sauces then topped with queso fresco and crema. It is the most flavorful and delicious chilaquiles I have ever had! Enjoy it any time of day!

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