Description
Entomatadas are a traditional Mexican dish made of corn tortillas dipped in a savory tomato-based sauce, filled with cheese or meat, and often topped with cream, onion, and cheese. They’re similar to enchiladas but use a tomato sauce without chili heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more for frying tortillas)
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (like Oaxaca or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream (optional for topping)
- 1/4 small onion, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in water for about 8 minutes until soft.
- Transfer boiled ingredients to a blender. Add salt and cumin (if using), then blend until smooth.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the blended tomato sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, lightly fry each corn tortilla in oil for about 10 seconds per side until soft but not crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Dip each tortilla in the warm tomato sauce to coat it fully.
- Fill each tortilla with cheese, fold or roll it, and place it on a serving plate.
- Once all tortillas are prepared, spoon additional tomato sauce over the top.
- Garnish with crema, sliced onions, cilantro, and more cheese if desired.
- Serve warm with a side of beans or rice if preferred.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a chili (like guajillo or chipotle) to the tomato sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken or beans as a filling instead of cheese for variety.
- To save time, use canned tomato sauce, though fresh is more authentic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 entomatadas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: entomatadas, Mexican entomatadas, tomato enchiladas, easy Mexican recipe, vegetarian Mexican food