Enchiladas Hondureñas

Name: Enchiladas Hondureñas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Honduran
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 300g ground beef; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; Vegetable oil for frying; Salt and pepper; Hot sauce

Enchiladas (en-chee-LAH-das on-doo-REH-nyahs)

Honduran Tostadas

⏱ Prep Time 45 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 429 kcal

Crispy fried tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded cabbage, hard-boiled egg slices, cheese, and a tomato sauce. Nothing like Mexican enchiladas.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 21.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

skillet deep fryer or pot grater

Presentation Guide

Vessel: flat plate

Garnishes: crumbled cheese, egg slices

Accompaniments: hot sauce, lime wedges

Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
300g ground beef
2 cups shredded cabbage
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper
Hot sauce

Instructions

1
Fry tortillas in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Add tomato puree, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, about ten minutes.
3
Toss shredded cabbage with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
4
Top each fried tortilla with a layer of seasoned beef, a mound of cabbage slaw, slices of hard-boiled egg, and crumbled cheese.
5
Drizzle with hot sauce and serve immediately while tortillas remain crispy.

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Did You Know?

Visitors from Mexico are always surprised to learn that Honduran enchiladas are nothing like their Mexican namesake. They are flat, crispy, and never rolled or covered in sauce.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

skillet
deep fryer or pot
grater

Garnishing

crumbled cheese, egg slices

Accompaniments

hot sauce, lime wedges

The Story Behind Enchiladas Hondureñas

Honduran enchiladas bear almost no resemblance to the rolled, sauce-covered Mexican dish of the same name. Instead, they are open-faced tostadas piled high with toppings, reflecting Honduras's unique interpretation of the Mesoamerican tradition of topped tortillas. The dish became a standard street food and party appetizer throughout the twentieth century. The layered construction of crispy base, savory meat, fresh cabbage, and creamy cheese creates a textural contrast that has made enchiladas hondureñas a national favorite.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed afternoon snack or party appetizer 📜 Origins: Honduran adaptation of Mesoamerican tortilla dishes

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