Thin Cornmeal Tortilla Food

MIX-N-POUR TORTILLA RECIPE (GO AHEAD & MAKE A DOUBLE BATCH!)

Steps:

• DirectionsCombine all ingredients & whisk together until batter is smooth. Lightly oil cast-iron pan or griddle (I used bacon grease on a griddle) & heat on medium-high heat for a minute or so to get it hot.
• Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter onto hot surface. (depending upon how big & thick you want your tortillas) Use the back of measuring cup to spread and thin the batter to about 5"-6" tortillas.
• After about 2 minutes cooking on the first side, flip and cook the remaining side. When tortilla is fully cooked remove from pan and place on a rack until all tortillas are cooked.
• Enjoy tortillas hot or allow to cool completely & then place in airtight bag and store in the refrigerator. Consume within about a week or so.

SIMPLE PERFECT ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour. Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the red sauce, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
• While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil. Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce. Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate. Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives. Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar. Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
• Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top. End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
• Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

CORNMEAL TORTILLAS RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• 1.In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or knife and fork. Add water and stir with a fork until mixture leaves the sides of the bowl. It may be necessary to add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water. 2.When a ball is formed, turn out onto a lightly floured, cloth-covered board, and knead dough several times. Roll bits of dough into small balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Let dough stand 15 minutes. Roll each into a 6-inch circle. 3.Place on ungreased, non-stick baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.

ALMOST-FROM-SCRATCH CORN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Combine the masa and salt in a bowl; stir in the oil. Slowly stream in the water while mixing with your hand or a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a ball.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until it is smooth and elastic - just a minute or two. Wrap in plastic, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours.
• Break off pieces of the dough (you're shooting for 12 to 16 tortillas total), and lightly flour them. Put them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and press them in a tortilla press, or roll them out or press them with your hands to a diameter of 4 to 6 inches. Begin to cook the tortillas as you finish pressing or rolling them.
• Put a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Cook the tortillas, 1 or 2 at a time, until brown spots appear on the bottom, about a minute. Flip, and do the same on the other side. Wrap the cooked tortillas in a towel to keep them warm; serve immediately, or cool and store tightly wrapped in the fridge for a few days.