NEW MEXICO STYLE ENCHILADAS

New Mexico Style Enchiladas image

Provided by Wiley P

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp lard (or oil of your choice)
1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
2 lb cooked and shredded (or ground) chicken, beef or pork
3 c homemade new mexico red or green chile sauce (or about 20 ounces of canned enchilada sauce with 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of good chili powder added)
12-18 8-inch corn tortillas
2 c shredded lettuce
2 c grated colby or mild cheddar cheese
6 fried eggs
Garnish of chopped cilantro, sour cream, guacamole and/or salsa or pico de gallo

Steps:

1. Heat the lard in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté the diced onion until it begins to turn translucent and soften. Add the shredded meat and enchilada sauce. Bring to a simmer, turn the heat down to low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring often.
2. In a separate small skillet, warm a tortilla just until it becomes soft. Slide the tortilla through the meat mixture to coat with the sauce, then lay it on a plate. Place a scoop of meat mixture, a little shredded lettuce and a little shredded cheese on the tortilla. Repeat with another tortilla, stacking it on top of the one you've already completed; a typical enchilada plate will have two or three layers. Top with a fried egg. Garnish with the cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, some guacamole and/or salsa or pico de gallo. A big ol' serving of frijoles refritos (refried beans) goes really well on the side, too!