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Enchiladas Guatemaltecas

A traditional Guatemalan dish — Enchiladas Guatemaltecas bear no resemblance to their rolled Mexican namesakes: here, a fried tortilla is stacked with pickled beet-cabbage curtido, savory beef picadillo, tomato sauce, sliced hard-boiled egg, and a crown of dry cheese.

⏱ 40 minPrep time
🔥 30 minCook time
🍽 8Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Enchiladas Guatemaltecas - Guatemalan cuisine

A traditional Guatemalan dish — Enchiladas Guatemaltecas bear no resemblance to their rolled Mexican namesakes: here, a fried tortilla is stacked with pickled beet-cabbage curtido, savory beef picadillo, tomato sauce, sliced hard-boiled egg, and a crown of dry cheese. They are a beloved party food, served one by one and eaten with a knife and fork. The magenta streak of beet in the curtido is their signature.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Cook the ground beef with half the onion and the garlic until browned; add the potatoes, carrot, raisins, and cumin, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender; set the picadillo aside.
  2. Fry the tortillas in hot oil until crisp, draining them on paper towels.
  3. Blend the tomatoes with the remaining onion and a pinch of salt, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Assemble each enchilada: fried tortilla, a layer of curtido, a generous spoonful of picadillo, a drizzle of tomato sauce, slices of hard-boiled egg, and a shower of dry cheese.
  5. Serve immediately, one per plate, with extra curtido on the side.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Curtido made with beets is essential here — it gives the dish its rosy color and tang. Prepare all the toppings before frying the tortillas so everything comes together hot and crisp.

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Recipe details

Prep40 min
Cook30 min
Servings8
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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