Chihuahua chilaquiles

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Onions -- diced
4Cloves garlic -- sliced
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
6Dried
2Jalapenos -- sliced
7cupsBeef stock
7cupsLeftover shredded beef chuck
Roast
10ouncesFrozen corn kernels
15ouncesPlum tomatoes (1 can) --
Drained and diced
1tablespoonToasted cumin seed
1tablespoonSalt
¼teaspoonFresh ground pepper
½teaspoonHot-pepper flakes
6Corn tortillas -- cut into
Thin strips
1cupSour cream -- for garnish
¼cupSliced green onions -- for
Garnish
6Sprigs cilantro -- for
Garnish
Marinated Onions (see
Recipe) -- optional
New Mexico chiles -- diced

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until softened and translucent (4 to 5 minutes). Add chiles, stock, beef, corn, tomatoes, cumin, salt, black pepper, and hot-pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

2. While chilaquiles simmer, heat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast tortilla strips on a baking sheet in the oven until dried out and lightly browned (12 to 15 minutes); reserve.

3. Serve chilaquiles in a shallow soup bowl, topped with toasted tortilla strips, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro sprigs. Serve Marinated Onions (if used), on the side.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy From: Date: 05/28 File