How to Make Potato and Bean Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that can be customized in countless ways to suit your preferences. While traditional enchiladas are made with corn tortillas, this recipe puts a delicious twist on the classic by using flour tortillas and filling them with a savory mixture of potatoes and beans. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

What makes this Potato and Bean Enchiladas recipe so special is the combination of textures and flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages corn tortilla
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco
  • oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). In a bowl, toss diced potatoes together with cumin, chili powder, salt, and ketchup, and place in an oiled baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, boil tomatillos and chopped onion in water to cover for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree with half of the cilantro until smooth.
  • Fry tortillas individually in a small amount of hot oil until soft.
  • Mix potatoes together with pinto beans, 1/2 cheese, and 1/2 cilantro. Fill tortillas with potato mixture, and roll up. Place seam side down in an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon tomatillo sauce over enchiladas, and spread remaining cheese over sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    247 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 483mg