CI Skillet Ranchero Enchiladas ala @tx smoker

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clifish

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Wanted to do a CI skillet cook as has been posted here many times before. I ran across an older post from Robert tx smoker tx smoker on Ranchero Enchiladas. I opted out of adding jalapenos as I toasted Bonnie's mouth with the serrano's when I did the jerk chicken cook a few weeks ago. I just used yellow and red peppers with onions, garlic sautéed in the pan with a little avocado oil.
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Added chopped tomatoes and the spice mix Robert was nice enough to PM me, I edited a bit in blue based on what I had on hand:

1 T avacado oil
½ cup chopped white onions
2 Jalapenos seeds and stems removed and chopped - used standard red/yellow peppers
2t minced garlic
4 Roma tomatoes diced
½ t salt
1 t black pepper
1/2 t ground cumin
1 t paprika - smoked
1 t guajillo pepper - std chili pepper
½ t chipotle/morita pepper
½ t oregano (recommend Mexican) used regular
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Also added a packet of Sazon seasoning
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As it was cooking I decided to add a can of black soy beans.
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Started browning the 1.5lbs of chop meat, drained and added taco seasoning. I used a bottled version but now that Robert was nice enough to send me his recipe I will be making it soon.

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layered in the first low carb tortilla, I was using a 10"CI pan. needed to cut up a second one to cover the sides. Ignore my bare feet in the pic...lol
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Layered in a small amount of the Ranchero sauce on the bottom
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Added the chop meat mixture and a bit of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
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Threw on the next tortilla
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On top of that I dropped on the rest of the Ranchero sauce, green onion, fresh cilantro, more Mexican cheese and a bunch of dabs of Queso cheese to make it a bit creamy.
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Did not grill but put into a 375 oven for about 15 minutes.
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Pulled it out of the CI so it did not continue cooking....OMG looking soooooo good. Plated mine with some sour cream, quac and my ghost pepper salsa.
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To use Robert's description of flavor bomb is an understatement. This was wicked incredible, the second half did not make through the night when my kids came home. I am now hooked on CI skillets, so many ways to go. Thank you Robert for another great inspiration.
 
Wow! Now I want that for supper! Bookmark another one! Who knows...might have it bookmarked from when Robert did his...there's so many!
On a side note...have a 12 week old puppy that loves bare toes! :emoji_blush:

Ryan
 
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Wow! Now I want that for supper! Bookmark another one! Who knows...might have it bookmarked from when Robert did his...there's so many!
On a side note...have a 12 week old puppy that loves bare toes! :emoji_blush:

Ryan
yeah no dogs here, just a couple cats, pond and 14 fish tanks....
 
Looks fantastic, Clif. I'm going to have to try this one. I may have bookmarked Robert's post as well.
 
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Man looks like you hit that one out of the park. It looks incredible. I can attest to Robert's seasoning mixes as well. Try out his beef rub if you get a chance.
 
Wow Cliff, you took that to a whole new level and absolutely crushed it!! Very well done my friend. I'd be all over that in a heartbeat...and you wouldn't have had to worry about the kids eating the rest of it. I'd have eaten it all :emoji_laughing:

Thank you Robert for another great inspiration.
You are more than welcome sir. Glad you found it worthy. As much as we love Mexican food, I'm always on a quest to come up with new and fun things. When they work, I follow the creed of the forum and post for others to see. I'm honored that you found it worthy.

Try out his beef rub if you get a chance.
I actually have quite an array of seasoning mixes and rubs I've put together. If interested, feel free to let me know. Happy to share any or all.

Robert
 
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Boy does that look good Cliff. Nicely done.

Point for sure
Chris
 
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