Sunday, December 2, 2012

Fajita Chilaquiles Casserole!



Ingredients:
  • 8 flour tortillas, cut into 1 inch wide strips
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic power
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinammon
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 bottle mexican beer
  • 4 tbp vegetable oil
  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly diced
  • 2 red onions, thinly diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilatnro
  • 2 limes
  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • Sour cream for garnish
  • Salsa for garnish
What to do:
  1. Preheat the overn to 400.
  2. On a baking sheet, arrange the tortilla strips in a single layer and spray with cooking spary to coat. Bake until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. When you remove the strips, turn on the broiler and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Set strips aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, and oregano. Add the emat to the pan and sear, caramelizing the meat a few minutes on each side. Add the beer to the pan and cook to reduce, 2 minutes.
  4. While the meat is cooking, place a second large skillet over high heat with the remaining 2 tbsp of oil. Add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the pan, and cook until the vegetables are brown around the edges adn tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the chopped cilatnory or parsley, the jucie of 1 lime, and salt and pepper, adn toss to combine. Remove from the heat.
  5. Combine the meat, peppers, and onions, and toasted tortilla strips together into a casserole dish. Top with the cheese and place under the broiler to melt the cheese, 3 minutes. Garnish with the jucie of the remaining lime, sour cream, and salsa.

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