Maria’s Honduran Enchiladas Recipe

Maria learned how to cook as a young girl by her mother’s side. As an adult, Maria now honors her mother’s legacy by using her recipes and running a successful food business in her community. Learn how to make Maria’s delicious enchiladas with her recipe below!

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients:

1 package of corn flour (24 oz)

1 cup hot water

½ pound of ground beef

1 egg

3 tablespoons of ketchup

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons achiote (spice native to Central America)

Oil

Pepper and salt to taste

Optional: onions, peppers, cheese, whatever else you like in your enchiladas

Directions:

1. Mix the water, pinch of salt, and the corn flour until dough like consistency

2. Add enough oil to cover the pan and let it warm up

3. Form small round dough balls and roll out to round flat tortillas

4. Fry the tortillas on each side until cooked

5. Mix the egg and ground beef together and saute on pan with ketchup, cumin, achiote, pepper salt, and whatever else you’d like

6. When the meat is browned, spoon mixture into tortillas and enjoy!