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Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas

Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas balance tender, spiced potatoes and creamy beans with a tangy, fresh tomatillo sauce and crumbles of queso fresco. Each bite is bright, lightly smoky from chili powder and cumin, and satisfyingly hearty. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want a vegetarian main that feels comforting yet vibrant.

  • Prep1 hr
  • Cook45 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the diced potatoes with the cumin, chili powder, salt, and ketchup, then place them in an oiled baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, boil the tomatillos and chopped onion in enough water to cover for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Once cool, puree with half of the cilantro until smooth.

  3. 3

    Fry the tortillas one at a time in a small amount of hot oil until soft.

  4. 4

    Mix the potatoes with the pinto beans, 1/2 cheese, and 1/2 cilantro. Fill the tortillas with the potato mixture and roll them up. Place seam side down in an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon the tomatillo sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

About This Recipe

Tomatillo Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 272.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas?
It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas made of?
The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas?
Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas?
About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 272.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Tomatillo-Smothered Potato & Pinto Bean Enchiladas easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.

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