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Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe (Red Chilaquiles)

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This Mexican chilaquiles rojos recipe makes for an amazing flavorful breakfast!

Try it and it will soon become your most requested breakfast recipe.

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This chilaquiles rojos recipe is so good and filling on its own.

Some cooks like to add shredded chicken or serve fried eggs on top of the chilaquiles but I really feel that it isn’t necessary.

If you like salsa verde then you’ll definitely like chilaquiles verdes.

All chilaquiles needs are a few good garnishes like queso fresco and cilantro.

What are Chilaquiles Rojos?

Chilaquiles rojos or red chilaquiles are fried tortilla chips simmered in a delicious red sauce until just slightly softened.

The way the red sauce is made will vary between cooks.

I make mine with guajillo chilies, roma tomatoes, garlic and onion.

It is simple but really good and flavorful.

How to Make Chilaquiles Rojos

The first step is to make the sauce.

I used four guajillo chilies and four roma tomatoes.

Remove the seeds from the chilies.

Now bring the chilies and tomatoes to a boil over medium high heat.

Boil them for about 10 minutes.

The skins of the tomatoes should be peeling by now.

tomatoes and guajillo chilies in a pot

Transfer the chilies and tomatoes to a blender with about 1/2 cup of water.

Add one garlic clove and 1/4 of a white onion to the blender as well.

Blend for a couple of minutes until you have a smooth sauce.

Add 2 tbs of vegetable oil to a pot over medium heat.

I used the same pot I used to boil the chilies and tomatoes. I just rinsed and dried it.

Once the oil is hot and sizzles pour in the sauce.

Season the sauce with a little salt to taste.

Then Let fry for a few minutes then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

The next step is to make the tortilla chips.

I did not take photos of this step because I already have a post that tells you step by step exactly how to do this.

You can find it here.

Add the tortilla chips to the red sauce and let simmer for just a couple of minutes until the chips are just ever so slightly softened.

Don’t let them simmer too long or they will get soggy.

The chilaquiles are now ready to be served.

Immediately transfer them to the serving plates to prevent them from getting soggy.

tortilla chips simmered in red sauce

Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe

Chilaquiles rojos are simply amazing!

Yes it does involve two steps (making the sauce and tortilla chips) but those steps don’t take very long at all.

Chilaquiles make an amazing breakfast or brunch.

I would even serve them as dinner for a meatless Monday.

I really hope you enjoyed this recipe.

If you did please give it a rating below.

Thank you so much for visiting!

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Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe

Chilaquiles rojos make for an amazing Mexican breakfast

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword breakfast, meatless, meatless monday
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 212 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 4 guajillo chilies seeds removed
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 white onion
  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 9 corn tortillas
  • diced onion garnish
  • cilantro garnish
  • queso fresco garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring the chilies, tomatoes and 6 cups of water to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 10 minutes.

  2. Transfer the chilies, tomatoes and about 1/2 a cup of the water to a blender. Add the garlic clove and the piece of onion to the blender. Blend for a couple of minutes until you have a smooth sauce.

  3. Heat up the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and sizzles add the sauce and let fry for a couple minutes. Season with a little salt to taste. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. Make the tortilla chips while the sauce is simmering. When they're done put them all in the pot with the sauce. Stir to make sure they are all coated in sauce. Do it carefully so they don't break. Let them simmer for just a couple of minutes. Not too long or they will get soggy.

  5. Serve the chilaquiles. Garnish with diced onion, cilantro and queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts
Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 331mg9%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1445IU29%
Vitamin C 10.3mg12%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Kiki johnson says

    July 26, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    Chilaquiles are a my favourite cheat day breakfast! My hubby is team verde but I’ll always choose rojo! Soooo good!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 6:57 am

      I think I prefer the red one too!

      Reply
  2. Sanna says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:03 am

    5 stars
    I love corn tortillas. Lateky, that is what I am feeding myself, filled with eggs and mushrooms for breakfast. This is another delicious way to have them. i need to try this!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 6:58 am

      Ooh that sounds very yummy!

      Reply
  3. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

    July 28, 2018 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    I’m literally droooooling over these chilaquiles! Now that’s a yummy breakfast! Pinning this for later!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 6:59 am

      Thank you Dominique!

      Reply
  4. anna says

    July 28, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is such creative and unique recipe! I must admit, I don’t eat a lot of Mexican cuisine, but I think I’m just about to start! 😉

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:00 am

      I think you’ll love it Anna!

      Reply
  5. Patti @ Patty Cake's Pantry says

    July 29, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    I love chilaquiles, but I’ve been making them wrong. I always always ladle the sauce over the chips. I will change my ways since I know your recipe is authentic. How do I know it’s authentic? You used white onions. I usually make mine with a green sauce, so I am saving your recipe to add to my repertoire.

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Ha ha yes white onions are most common in Mexican cooking! I hope you will like the red version of chilaquiles!

      Reply
  6. Julie says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    This looks AMAAAAAAZING! I love Mexican food, especially for breakfast! I don’t like how sweet most American-style breakfasts are (pancakes, waffles, etc) but I really love savory and spicy breakfast foods.

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:03 am

      I so agree with you Julie I’m not into sugary breakfast at all.

      Reply
  7. Kitty says

    July 29, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    I’m not sure if I’m more excited about the sauce or the tortillas! I’ve never had chilaquiles but I already know I’ll love them!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:06 am

      I think you will too! They’re simple yet very delicious!

      Reply
  8. Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    I’m looking for a dish to pass at a party next week. My sister is coming to visit me and I want to impress her with a mexican recipe since she lives in san Antonio.

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:07 am

      I think this is the perfect recipe then. It’s simple enough and full of flavor!

      Reply
  9. Claire says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    I admit I had never heard of Chilaquiles!!!
    But Now I have read this recipe I need to give these a go.
    What a great idea…my kids are going to love it!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:08 am

      I hope you all like them!!

      Reply
  10. Nicoletta says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    I didn”t know what they were before, but now that II know, love them!! Simple, easy and delicious.

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:21 am

      Simple and delicious is my favorite type of breakfast 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kelsey says

    July 30, 2018 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    This looks like a great dinner option! We love any and every kind of Mexican dish at our house! Cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:27 am

      We love chilaquiles for dinner! You’ll love it!

      Reply
  12. Nicole says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    I’ve seen this recipe made several times, but this sounds really easy to make ! Thank you for teaching me how to make it!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:28 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  13. Taylor says

    June 24, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Love them soo much. In Mexico we had them with red chili beef and a mangonada with tajin for breakfast its a great dish thank you !

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      June 24, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      mmm Chilaquiles and a mangonada… What more could one want for breakfast? yum!

      Reply
  14. Maria Contreras says

    August 13, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    These look amazing, can’t wait to try them, I love all your recipes!!

    Reply
    • Carissa says

      August 13, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you so much! Your comment made my day!

      Reply
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