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Slow-Braised Enchiladas with Lime Crema
Mexican Free recipe

Slow-Braised Enchiladas with Lime Crema

4.8 (358 ratings)

Our Enchiladas leans on white onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Lime Crema.

Prep
14 min
Cook
46 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb enchiladas
  • 4 oz white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1 cup ground cumin
  • 3 cloves corn tortillas
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the enchiladas generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the enchiladas and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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