A traditional Honduran dish — Honduran enchiladas are nothing like their Mexican cousins: a crisp fried corn tortilla is stacked with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, cool cabbage slaw, tomato salsa, and a crown of grated cheese and hard-boiled egg. Open-faced and gloriously messy, they are a favorite at birthdays and family tables.
Enchiladas Hondureñas
A traditional Honduran dish — Honduran enchiladas are nothing like their Mexican cousins: a crisp fried corn tortilla is stacked with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, cool cabbage slaw, tomato salsa, and a crown of grated cheese and hard-boiled egg.

Step by stepInstructions
- Cook the ground beef with the onion, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, achiote, and salt until browned and well seasoned, then keep warm
- Fry the tortillas one at a time in hot oil until crisp and golden, draining them on paper towels
- Spread each crisp tortilla with a layer of warm refried beans
- Top with a spoonful of the seasoned beef, then a mound of shredded cabbage
- Finish with a drizzle of tomato salsa, sliced hard-boiled egg, crumbled cheese, and a swirl of crema
- Serve immediately, two per person, with extra salsa on the side
💡 Chef tips & storage
Keep the tortillas crisp by frying them just before serving and piling the toppings lightly. A quick homemade salsa of blended tomato, onion, and culantro beats anything bottled.

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