enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈlä-də 
1
: a usually corn tortilla rolled around a savory mixture, covered with chili sauce, and usually baked
2
: schmear sense 1, ball of wax
the whole enchilada
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Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
The best Tex-Mex can be found in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Houston and Dallas where iconic dishes such as sizzling fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, and crispy tacos are elevated to new heights.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Sep. 2024
Also high in protein, beans can be used not only in soups and stews but in wraps, veg and grain bowls, enchiladas, and casseroles.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
From dump-and-bake lasagnas to vegetarian enchilada bakes, casserole content has been racking up views and likes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchilada. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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enchilada
noun
en·chi·la·da
ˌen-chə-ˈläd-ə
: a tortilla rolled around a meat or cheese filling and covered with a chili sauce
Etymology
American Spanish, derived from earlier enchilar "to season with chili"
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