Panchos Recipes

PANCHOS

Steps:

• Cut corn tortillas in triangles (as you would cut a pie), fry tortilla chips in cooking oil until crispy.
• Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain. Lay out tortilla chips on a cookie sheet.
• Heat refried beans in skillet for about 6-8 minutes, stirring so they do not stick to skillet.
• Remove skin and seed from Avacado and mash well, adding salt to taste.
• Then take 1 cheese quarter, and place on each tortilla chip. Place cookie sheet in 350 degree oven about 1-2 minutes until cheese has slightly melted but not completely.
• Remove chips from cookie sheet and place on a platter.
• Then take 1/2 teaspoon of refried beans and 1/2 teaspoon of mashed avacado, top each one with 1 slice of jalapeno.
• Enjoy!

PANUCHOS

Steps:

• For the shredded turkey: Heat a large pot of water to just below a simmer and add the salt, pepper, oregano, cilantro and garlic. Poach the turkey legs in the barely simmering water for 2 hours. Remove the turkey and pat dry.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill the turkey legs until nicely charred. Pull or shred the turkey and set aside.
• For the pickled red onions: Put the red onions in a mixing bowl with the vinegar, salt and 1/2 cup water. Mix well and let rest for 1 hour.
• For the black bean puree: In a medium saute pan, heat the oil or lard. Add the yellow and serrano chiles and fry lightly. Add the diced onions and saute until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
• In a blender, puree the black beans with just enough water to allow the mixture to run in the blender. Transfer the black bean puree to the pan with the onions and chiles and cook over medium-low heat, 20 to 30 minutes. Add salt to taste.
• For the tortillas: Mix or knead the salt into the masa. Divide the masa into 15 balls. As you work, keep the masa balls in a bowl covered with plastic wrap to keep the dough from drying out. Add a bit of water if needed for a pliant masa.
• Heat a comal (smooth, flat griddle) or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
• Line a tortilla press with a piece of plastic wrap. Put 1 ball of masa into the center of the press and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Press down on the tortilla press until the tortilla is about 6 inches in diameter.
• Carefully peel the plastic wrap off the tortilla and place the tortilla on the hot comal. When it no longer sticks to the comal, flip to the other side. Press the tortilla with a clean, folded kitchen cloth so that it puffs up. Press around the edges to make sure it puffs up all around and leave a few seconds more on the comal before removing the tortilla.
• Along the side, carefully slit the top layer of the tortilla that puffed up--an opening of 1 inch will do--and lift up all the way inside, creating a pocket. The tortilla will still be very hot, so be careful. Do not create too wide an opening, separate completely or tear. To cool, place on paper towels or a clean dish towel. Repeat the process with the remaining masa balls.
• Take a cooled tortilla, carefully lift open the top and smear a teaspoonful of black bean puree inside the pocket. Press with your fingers to make sure the bean puree is spread evenly all around. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and black bean puree.
• Just before serving, heat the comal over medium-high heat and add some vegetable oil. To finish the panuchos, place each one on the hot comal and toast until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towels. (This should be done just before you are ready to serve, as panuchos are best eaten freshly prepared.)
• To assemble: Top each panucho with a piece of lettuce, some shredded turkey, pickled red onions, a slice of tomato and a slice of avocado.

PANCHOS ARGENTINOS (ARGENTINE-STYLE HOT DOGS)

Steps:

• Make the Salsa:
• Mix onion, bell pepper, and tomato in a large bowl. Add oil, vinegar, and lemon juice, then toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper, then toss again.
• Do Ahead: Salsa can be made 5 days ahead. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and chill. Let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes before using.
• Make the Hot Dogs:
• Slice sausages in half lengthwise, going almost all the way through so they can be opened like a book, but are still attached on one side. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until hot. Working in batches, cook sausages cut side down, weighting down with a spatula or a small pot lid and turning once, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Smear a generous amount of mayonnaise on both sides of buns. Arrange 2 butterflied hot dogs on each side of buns, cut side facing the bread. Top with mustard and a generous amount of salsa.

PANCHOS SOUR CREAM ENCHILADA RECIPE

Steps:

• After defrosting your chicken breast, shred it into thin slices. Once your chicken breast is shred, take a gallon-sized plastic bag and place the chicken inside. Pour the seasonings and powder into the bag. Fill it with water and massage the seasoning mix into your chicken. Store in the fridge for at least 24 hours before cooking.
• You can omit this entire step and cook the chicken the same day you marinate it. However, marinating your chicken for 24 hours gives it time to soak in the flavors.
• During the second step, you should preheat your oven to at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the shredded chicken on the skillet. Add a little bit of oil and make sure that there is no pink inside! Cut the onion and add it to the skillet for extra flavor and crunch. Add the Chili peppers to the skillet and cook until they are golden.
• After you let the chicken and vegetable mix cool, you can add chicken to the tortillas and roll them up to make enchiladas. Set them down in the baking pan side by side. Repeat until all 10 are filled with the chicken mix.
• Add the liquids into one bowl and mix them well. The sour cream and cream of chicken soup should blend together effortlessly. Once the mixture is well blended, you can add it to your baking pan with the enchiladas.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of your Panchos enchiladas, and bake for twenty minutes. Add a timer so you don't forget!

COPYCAT PANCHO'S DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender (or use immersion hand blender) and liquefy.
• Enjoy.