Taco Crepe Recipes

TEX-MEX CORNMEAL CREPES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, mince the chilies and cilantro.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to one hour.
• Heat a well-seasoned crepe pan or small skillet over medium heat.
• Coat with a vegetable spray, and when pan is hot, add about 1/4 cup of crepe batter.
• Tilt the pan, rotating so the batter is evenly distributed.
• Cook until the crepe appears dry, then turn and cook on the opposite side. Remove crepe.
• Spray the pan again and repeat until all the batter has been used.
• Store crepes between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap until ready to use.
• Crepes may be prepared a day in advance. The freeze well for about 3 months.

TEX-MEX TACO CREPES

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal and boiling water, stir smooth and let cool slightly.
• Then add eggs, salt, flour, and butter. Mix smooth.
• Add milk and mix until smooth, stirring occasionally to keep cornmeal from settling to the bottom.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into skillet or crepe pan. Brown on one side.
• Remove crepe from pan, and repeat until all the batter is used.
• In large skillet, brown and cook beef and onions until meat is crumbly and onions tender. Drain excess fat.
• Add seasoning and water, let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of hot filling into center of each crepe and roll. Serve right away or keep warm in low oven until ready to serve.
• Serve topped with sauce of choosing.

CHICKPEA CRêPE "TACOS" WITH EGGPLANT AND LAMB

Steps:

• Whisk flour, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. water in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add lamb, cumin, red pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving fat in skillet.
• Add 2 Tbsp. oil to skillet, then add eggplant and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add raisins and wine and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juices, pine nuts, lamb mixture, and 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the juices have evaporated, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, swirl remaining 1 tsp. oil in an 8" nonstick skillet, then wipe it out with paper towels so there's just a sheen of oil coating skillet, then heat over medium-high. Whisk flour mixture to loosen, then pour about 1/3 cup into skillet. Immediately swirl to coat pan with batter, as if you're making a crepe, and cook until bottom is browned, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned, 30 seconds more. Transfer to a clean plate and cover with a towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, using greased paper towels to prepare pan before each, until you have at least 8 pancakes. (The batter can yield 11-12 pancakes, but you might have a few you'll need to discard-or nibble as a snack as you cook.)
• Spoon lamb filling onto pancakes. Top with yogurt and greens and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Pancake batter can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Pancakes can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to resealable plastic bags and chill, or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in skillet before serving.

CHOCOLATE BREAKFAST TACO (CREPES)

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
• Add all liquid ingredients and stir until batter is smooth & creamy.
• Let batter rest in the refrigerator until the air is settled, about 2 hours.
• When ready to prepare crepes, heat crepe pan over medium heat & pour a small amount of the batter into the hot pan. Rotate the pan until the batter is cooked through & then turn to cook the other side.
• When done remove from pan & let cook on a rack.
• Store until ready to serve.
• May be made 1-2 days in advance.
• Fill with seasonal fresh fruit, sorbet & garnish with flowers from the garden.

TACO APPETIZER CREPE

Steps:

• Make the cornmeal crepes. Brown beef and onion in a small skillet. Drain any grease. Add seasoning and water and simmer until thickened. Spoon mixture onto crepe and fold in triangle fold. or roll up. Top with taco sauce and garnishes.

TACO CREPE

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, brown and cook beef and onions until meat is crumbly and onions tender. 2. Drain excess fat 3. Add seasoning mix, water, simmer 15-20 minutes. 4. Spoon heaping tablespoon or two of hot filling across center of each crepe brown side out. 5. Roll crepes over filling and keep warm in low oven 6. Serve topped with a little hot or mild bottled Taco Sauce. Optional toppings shredded lettuce, shredded sharp cheese, chopped fresh tomatoes.