Tijuana Taters 5fix Recipes

COPYCAT BIG MARY CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH TATERS

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts out to an even thickness; about a half inch. Lightly season them with salt.
• Mix all of the ingredients in the flour dredge together well. I like to use a whisk in a round bottom bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed. A food processor also will mix them up well.
• Make an egg wash by whisking together the eggs and water.
• One at a time dip the breast pieces in the flour and spice mixture, then dip quickly into the eggwash and then a final time into the flour and spice mix, pressing the mix firmly into the meat to get good contact.
• Heat a skillet on the stove with about a half inch of canola oil covering the bottom. You will want to carefully regulate the temperature here so that the chicken does not brown too quickly. The thinness of the breast meat practically guarantees that it will be fully cooked by the time the outside is browned. I find just below medium heat works well. I use a burner setting of about 4½ out of 10 on the dial and fry them gently for about 4 or 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. (You can, of course, use a deep fryer for the chicken if you prefer. Keep the heat at 350 degrees until they are golden brown. About 8 -10 minutes)
• Drain on a wire rack for a couple of minutes before making the sandwiches. Use plain mayo or the spicy mayo on both the un-toasted top and bottom buns, adding just fresh lettuce to the sandwich and a pickle slice on top. A club sandwich version adding bacon and tomato is also excellent!
• Toss the potato wedges in the1/4 cup milk and drain the milk off.
• Toss the wedges in the remaining flour and spice mix and deep fry for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Alternatively, you can lightly oil a cookie sheet and place the taters on it, drizzling a little extra oil over the top.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about a half hour. Turn them half way through the cooking time.

TIJUANA TORTA

Steps:

• Mash beans, salsa, jalapeno and cumin in a small bowl.
• Mash avocado, onion and lime juice in another small bowl.
• Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths.
• Split each piece in half horizontally.
• Pull out most of the soft bread from the center so you're left with mostly crust.
• Divide the bean paste, avocado mixture and cabbage evenly among the sandwiches.
• Cut each in half and serve.

TIJUANA TACOS

Steps:

• Saute diced onions in olive oil until brown, put in bowl, cover with aluminum foil.
• Pit avocados, remove the meat from the skin. Slice thinly, place in a bowl.
• Mix salt, avocado, and minced garlic until a relatively consistent texture (still chunky).
• Juice limes over avocado mixture, mix thoroughly.
• Warm the beans in a pot on low heat (include all the liquid from the can). While simmering, prepare the meat.
• First, make sure to buy steaks sliced 1/4" thick (carne asada cut).
• Marinade the steak if you want (I don't, with the seasoning).
• Let the steaks warm up to room temperature.
• Pre-heat grill on high.
• Rub steak seasoning on both sides of each steak.
• Place on grill.
• Put 1 teaspoon Siracha on each steak, rub to spread evenly.
• Grill on high for 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until medium rare.
• Remove the steaks, but leave the grill on. Throw the 6 jalapenos on the grill, set to low, and leave to cook, turning frequently.
• Cut the meat into 1/4" cubes, set in bowl, cover with aluminum foil.
• Layer half of each tortilla with cheese, fold, and grill on high for about 45 seconds each side (until starting to turn brown and cheese completely melted). Immediately remove. At the same time, remove now cooked jalapenos.
• Quickly open each quesadilla and layer with beans, meat, avocado, cilantro and onion, and top with your favorite salsa and jalapeno chilis.
• Eat quickly -- enjoy.

TIJUANA TORTE

Steps:

• Brown beef and onion in pan, Drain.
• Add other ingredients, except cheese.
• Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place 1/4 cup mixture in a 9x13 baking dish.
• Place a layer of tortillas on top.
• Add more mixture, then cheese.
• Repeat the same until finished.
• Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, until cheese is bubbling.
• Optional: Before serving add last layer of tortillas spread 1 to 1 1/2 cups sour cream over mixture.