Mexican "Pizza"

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SmokyMose

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Recently tx smoker tx smoker posted another one of his creations that really got my attention, and since I really liked his Ranchero sauce I had to give it a try. I made a couple of changes from his procedure. After visiting three Mercados I found everything but Pasilla powder.
I wound up getting dried Pasilla peppers. Chopped them small and "ground" them a bit. I had a taste and was amazed at how sweet they are.
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Aside from that, the only change I made to Robert's spice mix was to add a tsp of Cumin.
He used Ribeye but I used Eye of Round that I had rotisseried but let it get a little too done. Diced it up small and simmered it in Beef Broth and the spice mix until the liquid cooked out. It tenderized nicely. meat.jpg
Then I spread the tortillas in the C.I skillet, spread the re-fried beans and started layering, using Quesadilla for the cheese.
layer 1.jpg layer 2.jpg layer 3.jpg layer 4.jpg Then into the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes.
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We both loved it and had it two nights in a row. Wish I'd made some Spanish Rice to go with it. Next time, and there will be a next time!
I got a small box of Sazon Goya, but after looking at the ingredients, it seems to be MSG with some Garlic, Salt and Cumin. I have nothing against MSG and use it, but I felt Robert's spice mix didn't really need anything else (except for the Cumin ;-).
Another shout out to tx smoker tx smoker for the idea! This is actually more fun than a regular pizza because I don't have to make the dough.
Thanks for looking, and keep trying new things!

Dan
 

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I could go for a plate of that deep dish

Point for sure
Chris
 
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I am way late to the party but that's been somewhat the norm recently.

One of the many things I love about this forum is a person will get an idea, make it, post the results here, and somebody else takes it to a whole 'nother level. That's exactly what happened here. Dan, I am honored that you found my thread inspirational enough to take a shot at it. Not only did you take a shot, you a dead ringer bullseye by taking what I threw together and made something absolutely spectacular. That just looks insanely good. Excellent job sir!!

Robert
 
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I am way late to the party but that's been somewhat the norm recently.
No worries, Robert; You're not one of the unemployed leisure set yet ;-)
Although I couldn't find the Pasilla powder, I kind of liked the chopped dried ones.
They simmered into the meat just fine.
Although I didn't use the Sazon Goya in the "pizza", I did a meat loaf yesterday using a couple of packets of it instead of my usual Italian seasoning and it was great!
I get some funny looks but I'm getting good at navigating the Mexican groceries around here. At least most of the checkout people speak English....
Dan
 
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