Holiday Harmony Stacked Enchiladas
Experience the festive fusion of flavors with our Holiday Harmony Stacked Enchiladas! This delightful dish brings together the rich culinary heritage of New Mexico, featuring a perfect combination of spicy green chiles and earthy red sauce, layered between crispy tortillas. It's not just a meal; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of the holiday season, inspired by the vibrant flavors adored by locals. With succulent pork and beef, fresh tomatoes, and topped with melted cheese and a fried egg, this recipe is designed to impress your family and friends during the holidays or any special occasion. The 'Christmas style' enchiladas are a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings, sure to elicit a chorus of 'red or green?' from your guests!
4
Servings
550
Calories
19
Ingredients
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons (divided)
Pork blade steaks
8 ounces (diced)
Garlic salt
to taste
Fresh ground pepper
to taste
Garlic cloves
4 cloves (2 minced, 2 whole)
Green chili peppers
3 (4 ounce) cans (drained and diced)
Canned diced tomato
1 cup
Red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons
All-purpose flour
3/4 cup (divided)
New Mexico chile powder
1 cup
Top sirloin steaks
8 ounces (diced)
Corn tortillas
12 (lightly fried (6-inch))
Shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup
Cooking spray
as needed
Large eggs
4
Kosher salt
to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Shredded lettuce
for garnish
Diced tomato
for garnish
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the green sauce: In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the extra virgin olive oil. Season the diced pork with garlic salt and freshly ground pepper. Add the pork to the pan and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2
Once the pork is browned, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds. Then, mix in the drained and diced green chili peppers, canned diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and 3 cups of water. Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 1 hour or until the pork is tender.
3
For thickening, blend 1/4 cup of flour with 1 cup of water in a blender until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the sauce, letting it simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it thickens. Set aside.
4
Next, prepare the red sauce: In a separate blender, combine the New Mexico chile powder, remaining garlic cloves, and 5 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
5
In a shallow dish, season the remaining 1/2 cup of flour with garlic salt and freshly ground pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the extra virgin olive oil. Toss the diced sirloin steaks in the seasoned flour and then sear them in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Once the beef is browned, pour the chili powder mixture over the beef and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the meat is tender.
7
Now, it's time to assemble the enchiladas: Preheat your broiler. On a baking sheet, place 4 lightly fried corn tortillas. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese over each tortilla and add green sauce on one half and red sauce on the other. Repeat this layering process, creating two additional layers.
8
Finally, top the stacked enchiladas with extra cheese and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
While the enchiladas are broiling, lightly mist a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and fry the eggs to your liking, seasoning them with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
10
Once the enchiladas are ready, serve them topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a fried egg for a festive finish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
22.5
Fat
30
Carbs
37.5
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Holiday Harmony Stacked Enchiladas?
They are a festive New Mexican-inspired dish featuring layers of corn tortillas, spicy green chile sauce with pork, earthy red sauce with beef, melted cheddar cheese, and a fried egg.
What does it mean to serve enchiladas 'Christmas style'?
'Christmas style' refers to a New Mexican tradition where the dish is served with both red and green chile sauces, typically side-by-side or layered together.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to serve 4 people.
What types of meat are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of diced pork blade steaks for the green sauce and 8 ounces of diced top sirloin steaks for the red sauce.
How long does the pork need to simmer in the green sauce?
The pork should simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until it becomes tender.
How do you thicken the green chile sauce?
The sauce is thickened by blending 1/4 cup of flour with 1 cup of water and whisking it into the simmering sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
What ingredients are in the red sauce base?
The red sauce base consists of a blended mixture of 1 cup New Mexico chile powder, 2 whole garlic cloves, and 5 cups of water.
How is the beef prepared for the red sauce?
The diced sirloin is tossed in seasoned flour, seared in a skillet until browned, and then simmered in the red chile powder mixture for about 15 minutes.
What kind of tortillas are recommended?
The recipe calls for 12 corn tortillas (6-inch) that have been lightly fried.
How is the dish assembled?
The enchiladas are stacked by placing tortillas on a baking sheet, layering them with shredded cheese, and adding green sauce to one half and red sauce to the other, repeating for three layers.
What are the nutritional values per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 550 calories, 22.5g of fat, 30g of carbohydrates, and 37.5g of protein.
How long should the enchiladas be broiled?
The assembled stacks should be broiled for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Is an egg served with these enchiladas?
Yes, each portion is topped with a fried egg seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper.
What garnishes are suggested?
The recipe recommends garnishing with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
How many garlic cloves are needed in total?
A total of 4 garlic cloves are used: 2 minced for the green sauce and 2 left whole to be blended into the red sauce.
What kind of cheese is used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Are the green chiles fresh or canned?
The recipe uses 3 (4-ounce) cans of drained and diced green chili peppers.
How much olive oil is required?
The recipe uses 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, divided between the different cooking steps.
Is there tomato in the sauce?
Yes, 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes is added to the green sauce mixture.
What gives the red sauce its flavor?
The primary flavor comes from 1 cup of New Mexico chile powder blended with garlic.
Are these enchiladas rolled?
No, these are 'stacked' enchiladas, meaning the tortillas are layered flat on top of each other rather than being rolled.
Can I use cooking spray for the eggs?
Yes, the recipe suggests lightly misting a nonstick skillet with cooking spray to fry the eggs.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 19 unique ingredients listed for this dish.
What kind of pepper is used for seasoning?
The recipe uses fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.
What is the serving size?
While a specific weight isn't provided, the recipe yields 4 individual stacked enchilada portions.
Is any special salt used?
The recipe calls for both garlic salt for the meats and kosher salt for seasoning the fried eggs.
Is the flour used all at once?
No, the 3/4 cup of flour is divided: part is used for the thickening slurry and part is used for dredging the beef.
What is the total amount of water used?
A total of 9 cups of water are used: 3 for the green sauce base, 1 for the flour slurry, and 5 for the red sauce base.
Is this a traditional holiday recipe?
Yes, it is designed as a festive centerpiece for holiday gatherings, inspired by New Mexican culinary heritage.
How do you prepare the garlic for the green sauce?
The garlic for the green sauce should be minced and sautéed for about 30 seconds after the pork has browned.