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Second Sunday San Antonio
Showing posts with label Second Sunday San Antonio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Second Sunday San Antonio. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Quieres Huevos Rancheros?

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Quieres Huevos Rancheros?

Yo quiero Huevos Rancheros!! Okay, apparently I'm all about simple lately...because this is yet another easy, but delicious dish. This month's Second Sunday San Antonio recipe, Huevos Rancheros was chosen by Spryte of Spryte's Place. Eggs with Ranchero Salsa is something we eat often and without thought around our house. I make a few versions of Ranchero Sauce...that I usually just refer to as blender salsa because A) there is no chopping involved, B) it's tasty & quick and C) It keeps well in the refrigerator. It is also one of those things that has no "set" recipe...it changes a little bit every time. I've given a basic salsa verde recipe before...and now I'll give you the "recipe" for this specific ranchero sauce...which I changed from Gloria's recipe (can't help myself Gloria). Please click here to see Gloria's recipe from her book Foods and Flavors of San Antonio...and cook along with us this month...it's quick and delicious!
Huevos Rancheros
Ranchero Sauce w/ Avocado:
1 tomato
5 tomatillos, husked & rinsed
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 jalapenos
4 dried puya chiles
1/4 c. water
sea salt
1 avocado, diced
1/2 small red onion, small dice
small handful cilantro, rough chop
For the rest:
butter
eggs
corn tortillas
First, make the ranchero sauce...Place tomato, tomatillos, garlic, jalepenos & dried chiles in medium pot and add water to just cover. Simmer gently until just tender. Remove veggies to a blender jar and add 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
Add avocado, red onion and cilantro.
Season to taste with salt. Set aside and make eggs and tortillas...it goes quickly...you're almost done!
Drop a pat of butter into small saute pan. Once it begins to form little bubbles, crack in an egg or two. Once the eggs have begun to set on this side, give them a quick flip. Cook another minute or so, depending on how you like your eggs. For the tortillas, I just turn on the flame on the stove and set a couple of tortillas over each one, flipping and moving until warm and browned the way you like them. Place the tortillas on your plate, slide the eggs on top of the tortillas, then spoon the Ranchero Sauce over the top of it all. Ricos! Ready for breakfast??? Or lunch or dinner for that matter! Join us for Second Sunday San Antonio....Huevos Rancheros roundup will be posted August 9th over at Foods & Flavors of San Antonio.
Saturday, July 11, 2009

San Antonio Chicken for SSSA

Saturday, July 11, 2009

San Antonio Chicken for SSSA


I just realized how long it has been since I cooked up any Mexican or Tex-Mex food! What is going on around here? I knew something was a bit off kilter, just didn't realize what it was until I figured out just how much I was craving some of those earthy flavors I love so much! Whew...thank goodness it was down to the wire to post this month's Second Sunday San Antonio selection...my world is back-in-whack (as opposed to out-of-whack)! Because I'm back in whack. Yes, I'm BACK IN WHAAAAACK! Sorry, AC/DC moment. This month's selection, San Antonio Chicken, was chosen by Gloria (Ms. Foods & Flavors of San Antonio, herself).

San Antonio Chicken

by Heather Schmitt-González
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
Keywords: simmer saute entree chicken beans corn Southwest American

Ingredients (serves 4-6)
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning (or ¼ c. of your own blend)
  • 3 Tbs. water
  • 2-3 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c. frozen corn, thawed or 1 can Mexican-style corn
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar pimientos
  • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 3 c. cooked white rice, hot
  • ½-1 c. picante sauce
to serve (optional):
  • chopped cilantro
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese or queso fresco
Instructions
Place chicken in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer slowly for ~15 minutes, or until cooked almost all the way through. Place a lid on the pot and turn off heat. Let sit another 15 minutes to finish cooking. Let cool in broth (I think it makes the chicken more flavorful) until cool enough to handle. Then chop or pull apart and toss with taco seasoning and water. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, green bell pepper and corn. Saute until tender.


Add pimientos, black beans, and reserved chicken .


Stir it up well. Allow all to heat through. Stir in picante sauce.


You can either mix in the rice or serve it over the hot rice. Serve with any garnishes you choose and enjoy!

adapted from The Foods and Flavors of San Antonio
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Head on over to check out everybody else's San Antonio chicken...this month's Second Sunday San Antonio pick! The first one to post each month's selection gets to pick the next tasty recipe from the book that we'll make...so don't delay.