Chipaguazu Recipes

CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potatoes until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
• Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

CHIPAGUAZU

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Remove corn kernels from husk and mix in a blender with the egg yolks, salt, and cream. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Fold corn mixture into egg whites and gently add mozzarella and baking powder. Pour into 8 buttered and floured 4-ounce ramekins and bake for 30 minutes in a water bath. Unmold onto plates and garnish with cabrales or queso blanco.

CHIPA GUAZú

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and dust with cornmeal. Set aside.
• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and salt, cook until soft and transparent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and set aside to cool off.
• Place the eggs, sugar, and milk in a blender or food processor and blend for 3 minutes. Add the corn and blend for about 30 seconds, just enough to break up the corn kernels, do not over-blend!
• In a large bowl, combine the corn mixture, cheese, cornmeal, and cook onions until well combined. Transfer the batter for the Chipa Guazu to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake the Chipa Guazu until golden brown, about 50 to 60 minutes, or a cake tester comes out clean. Set aside to cool slightly before serving. Pair with our Delicious Asado con Chorizo! Enjoy our Paraguayan Style Corn Souffle! Enjoy!