Big Star Tacos with Chiles, Chorizo & Monterey Jack Cheese
- 4 poblano chiles
- 4 Anaheim chiles
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh Mexican chorizo, casings discarded
- 2 yellow onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2/3 cup creme fraiche
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- Kosher salt
- 12 warm corn tortillas
- Salsa, for serving
- Roast the poblano and Anaheim chiles directly over a gas flame or under a preheated broiler, turning, until charred all over.
- Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes.
- Peel, seed and stem the chiles, then cut into 1/4-inch strips.
- In a skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the chorizo and cook over moderate heat until browned and cooked through, 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a plate.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until browned, 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, bay leaves and oregano and cook until the onions are softened, 5 minutes longer.
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Add the chiles, chorizo, creme fraiche and cheese to the skillet.
- Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Spoon the filling into the warm tortillas and serve with salsa.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/big-star-tacos-with-chiles-chorizo-and-monterey-jack-cheese-cocktails-2012 (may not work)