New Mexico Christmas Enchiladas

New mexicans are so passionate about their hot sauces their governor declared red or green.
New mexico christmas enchiladas. The phrase refers to the diffcult choice diners have to make between spicy green and earthy red hot sauces but locals know they don t really have to take sides. So yes i know that many new mexicans prefer stacked enchiladas and they are fantastic. I already have a great recipe for green chile enchiladas so i thought i d post up my recipe for enchiladas rojas or red enchiladas. In 1996 new mexico selected the question red or green as an official state symbol.
Enchiladas just got an authentic and tasty upgrade. The official state question in 1999. My answer to new mexico s state question red or green. It was so tasty that we took the idea back to our kitchen to make a.
We first tasted this dish in santa fe new mexico it s called christmas enchiladas because of the red and green sauces. 1 2 cup all purpose flour. 1 cup new mexico red chili powder. With these christmas style enchiladas any day can be a holiday.
The phrase christmas style became popular because a number of people enjoy chilies of both colors. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 8 ounces beef top sirloin diced. Photo by holly a.
Enchiladas made with both red sauce or red salsa and green sauce or salsa enchiladas that have been adapted to a santa fe new mexican style of serving both red and green sauce. Order a dish christmas style and it comes topped with both. Visually stunning for home guests or a potluck. Is almost always christmas which means both.