Ground beef enchiladas are a family-favorite Mexican dinner, and easy to prep ahead! Make this recipe to put a delicious spin on Taco night. When you want new meal ideas for dinner, Mexican recipes will give you plenty of cooking inspiration. From easy ground beef tacos to pork tostadas, and albondigas to enchiladas, Mexican foods are generally easy to make, and they’re budget friendly too.. Whether you like to cook with store bought ingredients or prefer to make things from scratch, ... continue reading...
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Better Than Chipotle Carne Asada!
Chipotle carne asada isn’t always available, but it's okay! Make this recipe for perfectly tender, juicy Mexican asada; it tastes MUCH better than theirs! The Chipotle restaurant chain used to offer an amazing carne asada steak on their menu, but it’s no longer a regular menu item. It’s been relegated to seasonal availability only. You can wait until the next time it’s offered to enjoy Chipotle carne asada, but you don’t have to because my recipe is better than theirs! Mexican ... continue reading...
Cilantro Lime Slaw
Cilantro lime slaw is easy to make and seriously delicious! Make this spicy coleslaw recipe to serve on fish tacos or BBQ sandwiches, or as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats. If you’re looking for a fresh way to add flavor to your favorite barbecue foods, coleslaw is a simple solution. Not only great as a flavorful side dish, slaw adds the perfect crunch to an otherwise soft sandwich. Types of Coleslaw The base ingredient for any slaw is usually a simple vegetable like ... continue reading...
Carne Asada Marinade
Carne asada marinade is your key to making the juiciest, most tender Mexican steak dinner! Use this marinade recipe for any cut of steak. The Purpose of Marinating Some steak purists say that the only seasonings a cut of steak needs are kosher salt and black pepper. In some cases, this is absolutely true. For example, as long as the quality of beef is good, I don’t think you need anything other than salt and pepper to create a spectacular grilled ribeye. However, Carne asada steak is ... continue reading...
Asado (Mexican Pork Stew)
Asado is braised pork stew with roasted ancho chiles and smoky Mexican spices. Make this easy pork asado recipe for a tasty Cinco de Mayo meal! There is some confusion around the word asado, mainly because the word has more than one meaning. Is it a stew, a cooking method, or an outdoor celebration? Actually, it’s all of these! Definition of Asado and Asados The Spanish word asado (pronounced aˈsaðo ) translates in English to mean “roast” or “barbecued”. In Mexico, the word ... continue reading...
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Make creamy jalapeno sauce for a zesty 5 ingredient dip or topping for your favorite Mexican foods. It's perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party! The Mexican national holiday of Cinco de Mayo is just around a few weeks away. Mexicans observe the holiday annually to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. Interestingly, the holiday is almost most popular in the United States than it is in Mexico. After all, Americans are all about ... continue reading...
Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa
Tomatillo red chili salsa is a spicy Mexican sauce with roasted tomatillos and arbol chiles. Make this recipe for a delicious, feisty condiment! Whether it’s for a flavor-punched addition to tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican foods, or as a dip for tortilla chips, you can’t go wrong with fresh salsa. Salsa recipes are quick and simple to make, and they freeze well, so you can make a large batch to enjoy any time of the year. Types of salsa Salsas are most often either red, ... continue reading...
Avocado Crema + 3 Other Flavors to Make!
Avocado crema is a tangy, irresistibly delicious Mexican avocado sauce. Make this recipe for a creamy sauce, dip or topping for spicy foods! When you want something creamy to cool down the spicy heat of any dish, crema is your answer. Instead of adding regular sour cream to a plate of green chile chicken enchiladas, give this a try.Or, instead of topping a plate of spicy Spicy Rotisserie Chicken Stuffed Peppers with guacamole, add a dollop of avocado Mexican sour cream! What is ... continue reading...
Root Beer Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker
Make Root Beer Pulled Pork in a slow cooker! It'll save you time AND give you tender, juicy meat that's perfect for sandwiches! Pulled meat truly makes the best sandwiches for a cookout or summertime party! It doesn't matter if you use pork or beef; when red meat cooks for a long time at low heat, the tough connective tissues inside literally melt away. What's left is the juiciest, most tender meat possible. There is simply no comparison to slow cooking pork shoulder or beef ... continue reading...
Crema Catalana (Spanish Custard)
Crema Catalana is a Spanish custard dessert that’s rich, indulgent and so easy to make! This recipe creates Spain’s version of creme brulee, and it is SO delicious! Crema Catalana vs Creme Brulee Spain (crema catalana) and France (crème brulee) both claim title to the delicious custard dessert, but there are arguments over who made it first. Apparently, each country claims that the other stole the original and then changed the name. While both custards are similar, there are ... continue reading...
