Enchiladas Rojas de Papa con Chorizo (Red Potato and Chorizo Enchiladas)
Corn tortillas dipped in red chilli sauce, rolled around chorizo and potato, then baked with cheese until bubbling.
Made with Red enchilada sauce and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.06 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the potato in salted water for 6 minutes, until tender, and drain.
6 min - 2
Cook your homemade Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) in a cold pan for 8 minutes, breaking it up. Add the onion for 3 minutes and the potato. Season.
11 min - 3
Warm your red enchilada sauce (see the base recipe) in a wide pan until steaming. Spread a little over the base of a baking dish.
- 4
Dip each warm corn tortilla (see the base recipe) in the sauce for a few seconds, fill with 2 tbsp of filling, roll up and place seam side down in the dish.
- 5
Pour over the remaining sauce and scatter with both cheeses.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and the edges are lightly browned. Scatter with coriander and serve.
20 min
Tips
- Dip the tortillas briefly in hot sauce so they soften without tearing.
- Fill and roll no more than a few at a time, because tortillas dry out and crack if left.
- Serve with shredded lettuce and a spoonful of crema.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days once cooled within 2 hours. Reheat covered at {t180} for 20 minutes until steaming hot throughout. Freezes for up to 2 months.
Questions
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Assemble in the dish, cover and chill for up to 1 day. Add 10 minutes to the baking time.
Can I make them dairy free?
Yes. Leave off the cheese and top with sliced avocado after baking. The rest of the dish contains no dairy.
Are the tortillas gluten free?
Yes, if they are 100% corn. Check the label, as some shop bought corn tortillas contain wheat.
More made with red enchilada sauce
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