Ingredients

  • Red Chile-Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
  • 12 blue corn tortillas
  • Goat Cheese Filling, recipe follows
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack, grated
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, garnish
  • Chopped green onions, garnish
  • 2 ancho chilies
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 cups homemade chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/4 pound goat cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the Red Chile-Tomato Sauce into a medium, deep casserole.
  • Dip tortillas in remaining tomato-chile sauce, to lightly coat both sides.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the Goat Cheese Filling on each tortilla, roll up.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Arrange rolled tortillas in casserole so they fit snugly.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of the remaining tomato-chile sauce over the enchiladas, and top with the grated cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or the enchiladas are heated through.
  • Remove and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, dollop with sour cream, and garnish with chopped green onions.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Add chiles, remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Remove stems and seeds, place in food processor with 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid and puree until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and cook until soft.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add ancho puree and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add wine, tomatoes and stock and cook for 25 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place goat cheese, garlic, pecorino Romano, and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and fold in the cilantro.