Entomatadas Mexican Tomato Tortillas (Printable)

Corn tortillas in smoky tomato sauce with fresh cheese and crema

# What You'll Need:

→ Tomato Sauce

01 - 6 medium ripe tomatoes
02 - 2 cloves garlic
03 - 1/4 white onion
04 - 1-2 fresh serrano chilies (optional, for heat)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Entomatadas

09 - 12 corn tortillas
10 - 1 cup queso fresco or crumbled feta (or sub with grated mild cheese)
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 1/4 small onion, finely diced (for garnish)
14 - Vegetable oil, for frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - Boil the tomatoes in a pot of water for 5-6 minutes, until skins split. Drain and transfer to a blender with garlic, onion, chilies (if using), cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet. Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.
02 - Heat a little oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry the tortillas one at a time for about 10 seconds per side, just until soft and pliable. Drain briefly on a paper towel.
03 - Dip each tortilla in the hot tomato sauce, coating both sides. Lay on a plate, fill with cheese, and fold in half or roll up. Repeat with all tortillas.
04 - Place 3 entomatadas on each plate. Drizzle with more tomato sauce, sprinkle with extra cheese, diced onion, and cilantro. Add a dollop of cream on top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tomato sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • It's that perfect weeknight meal that feels special without demanding hours of your time
  • You can customize the fillings endlessly based on what's in your fridge
02 -
  • Don't skip soft-frying the tortillas, otherwise they'll fall apart when you dip them in sauce
  • The sauce should be hot but not bubbling violently when you dip, or you'll burn your fingers
  • Work quickly once you start dipping, the tortillas get soggy if they sit too long
03 -
  • Keep the sauce warm in a separate pan while you work, it makes assembly so much smoother
  • If your tortillas are cracking, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for 20 seconds

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