Enchilada

Enchilada

Enchiladas with mole, served with refried beans and Spanish rice
Place of origin	Mexico
Main ingredients	Tortillas, chili pepper sauce, meat
Cookbook: Enchilada   Media: Enchilada

An enchilada (/ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə/, Spanish: [entʃiˈlaða]) is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or combinations. Enchilada sauces include chili-based sauces, such as salsa roja, various moles, tomatillo-based sauces, such as salsa verde, or cheese-based sauces, such as chile con queso.