whole enchilada, Slang. the entirety of something, especially something impressive or outstanding: She has a job with money, prestige, and satisfaction—the whole enchilada.
British Dictionary definitions for enchilada
- a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla fried in hot fat, filled with meat, and served with a chilli sauce
How to use enchilada in a sentence
- All the Mexican dishes that are common now, such as tamales, enchiladas and frijoles, were favorite dishes then.Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913 | Harris Newmark
- Cakes of ground corn were frying there, and on the stove were enchiladas and tamales and chili-con-carne being kept warm.The California Birthday Book | Various
- There were plenty of French rolls and the red wine brought from town, and a great heap of enchiladas, fresh lettuce and eggs.In Indian Mexico (1908) | Frederick Starr
- When the Beechams went home, Mrs. Martinez gave them a covered dish of enchiladas.Across the Fruited Plain | Florence Crannell Means
- Her enchiladas were considered the best made any where and her Arbuckle coffee was ambrosia.The Pinos Altos Story | Dorothy Watson
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What does the whole enchilada mean in slang?
What is the meaning of enchilada?
What does the idiom the big enchilada mean?
What is enchilada en english?
What does enchiladas mean?
This phrase is used to compare the difficulty of your actual duties with the apparent ease behind enchiladas preparation. Enchiladas are a typical dish prepared by submerging tortillas in any kind of salsa and stuffing them with chicken or cheese.
What is an authentic Mexican enchilada?
Wikipedia’s take is that an authentic enchilada is a “Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce.” And while that is a good historical definition, it misses the complexity of how they are made today.
Where did Mexican enchiladas come from?
The origin of Mexican enchiladas started thousands of years ago, with people dipping corn tortillas in a chili sauce. The Aztecs are generally credited as being the first culture to start wrapping tortillas around other ingredients. The term enchilada first appeared in print during the 19th century and translates as “to season with chile.”
What are enchiladas made of?
Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish made with tortillas that are lightly fried, filled, rolled up or stacked, and finally covered in a flavorful sauce. The filling can be anything from meats like chicken or beef, vegetarian options like beans or cheese, or even seafood like shrimp.