Chilaquiles With Turkey And Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Serves: 4

Felicia King

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

54

Sweetness

54

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cups

Vegetable Oil

1.5 tbsps

Milk

2 tsps

Coarse Salt

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a 3 1/2-quart flameproof nonreactive shallow casserole or deep skillet to 375 degrees F

2

Fry tortillas in batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute, and transfer to paper towels to drain (return oil to 375 degrees F between batches)

3

Carefully pour off all but 1 tablespoon hot oil into a large metal bowl to cool before discarding

4

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

5

Cook onion in oil in casserole over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened

6

Add broth and turkey and simmer, uncovered, stirring, until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes

7

Add 2 1/2 cups salsa and bring to a boil

8

Remove from heat and toss with Monterey Jack and tortilla strips

9

Bake chilaquiles, uncovered, in middle of oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes

10

Whisk together creme fraiche and milk

11

Serve chilaquiles topped with creme fraiche, cilantro, and cheese

12

Preheat broiler

13

If using fresh tomatillos, remove husks and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness

14

If using canned tomatillos, drain and measure out 2 cups

15

Broil chiles, garlic, and fresh tomatillos (do not broil canned) on rack of a broiler pan 1 to 2 inches from heat, turning once, until tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 7 minutes

16

Peel garlic and pull off tops of chiles

17

Puree all ingredients in a blender

18

Yield: 3 cups