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Ingredients
- For the taquitos:
- 2 c. shredded chicken
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 can chopped green chilis
- 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro or parsley
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 12-6 in. corn tortillas
- For the burritos:
- 8-8 in. flour tortillas
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1 small zucchini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2-3 Tbsp. chipotle in adobo, mashed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1-19 oz. can black beans (Progresso recommended)
- 2 c. shredded Chihuahua or Cheddar-Jack cheese
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, or 1 heart of romaine, shredded
- For the dipping sauce:
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1-28 oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
For the taquitos:
Season chicken with cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and mix in the chilis and cilantro or parsley. Dip the tortillas in 1-inch of warm oil to soften. Tightly roll a couple of forkfuls of chicken into the tortillas. Place seam side down in a baking dish, and bake 12 minutes.
For the burritos:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add the pork and brown for 2 minutes, then add zucchini, garlic, chipotle and salt. Cook 7-8 minutes more. Heat the last Tbsp. of olive oil in a small nonstick skillet, Add the black beans and mash them with a fork. Season with salt, and fry until crisp at edges, about 3-4 minutes. Soften tortillas in microwave or oven. On each torilla, pile a bit of beans, cheese, pork and lettuce. Tuck in the sides, then wrap and roll up.
For the sauce:
Heat a sauce pot over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, red onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, or until softened. Season with sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper, and stir in the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes (or longer).