The plate is vibrant with two stuffed enchiladas sitting atop a deep orange, glistening tangerine sauce. It's adorned with a sprinkle of fresh green cilantro and crumbled white queso fresco. A side of charred corn kernels adds a pop of yellow. The dish is warm and inviting, with colors as vivid as a Mexican sunset.

Tangerine-Infused Enchiladas con Carne

Name: Tangerine-Infused Enchiladas con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tangerine juiced and zested; 300g flank steak thinly sliced; 4 corn tortilla; 100g queso fresco; 20g fresh cilantro; 1 ear of corn; 1 jalapeno seeded and finely diced; 2 tomato finely chopped; 1 onion finely sliced; 2 cloves of garlic minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; to taste Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Warm meat enchiladas with tangy tangerine-infused sauce.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · January 26, 2026

A little about this dish

You don't always associate citrus with Mexican cuisine, but this twist on a traditional enchilada dish will have you think again. What's interesting about this recipe is that it incorporates tangerines into the sauce, creating a unique, tangy, and sweet flavor complementing the spicier elements of the dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Tangerine — 2 — juiced and zested
Flank steak — 300g — thinly sliced
Corn tortilla — 4
Queso fresco — 100g
Fresh cilantro — 20g
Ear of corn — 1
Jalapeno — 1 — seeded and finely diced
Tomato — 2 — finely chopped
Onion — 1 — finely sliced
Cloves of garlic — 2 — minced
Cumin — 1 teaspoon
Chili powder — 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper — to taste
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🥩🌶️

Heat the olive oil on medium in a pan. Add the thinly sliced flank steak. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
Step 2 — 🌽🔥🍽️

While the steak is cooking, char the corn on a stovetop until well-roasted. Set aside when done.
Step 3 — 🍲🍅🍊

In a separate pot, heat a teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno. Stir occasionally until fragrant. Add tomatoes and let it simmer until the juices are released. Mix in the tangerine juice a and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
Step 4 — 🌡️🕰️🔥

Preheat your oven to 180°C or 350°F in preparation for baking.
Step 5 — 🌮🧡🥩

Remove the steak from the pan and shred it. Dip each tortilla in the tangerine sauce, fill with the shredded steak, then fold and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
Step 6 — 🥘🧀⏲️

Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with queso fresco. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Step 7 — 🍽️🌽🍊

Garnish the enchiladas with fresh cilantro, charred corn, and tangerine zest right before serving.

A final fox tip

Make it vegetarian by substituting beans and veggies for steak. For a fun twist, try using different types of cheese. Let the kids get involved by having them fill the tortillas or garnish the dish.