COUNTRY: MEXICO
Garnachas
Vegetarian |
6p |
20min. |
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 tortillas
2 cups cooking oil
Refried beans
Shredded Longhorn cheese... | Instructions: Saute the onion, green pepper, and tomato in the 3 tbs. oil until tender.
Cut the tortillas in quarters and brown in deep oi...
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Carne asada
4p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 20 oz top sirloin steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp dried leaf oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp cider vinegar
2 orang... | Instructions: Place steak in a shallow glass baking dish. Rub with oil on each side. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Sprink...
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Tamales norteños (northern mexican tamales)
12p |
180min. |
Ingredients: 1 package dried corn husks
4 cups masa harina
4 cups lukewarm water
4 teaspoons granulated chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups lard or vegetable shortening
2 ... | Instructions: The dried husks are brittle and must be soaked in water to soften them before they can be rolled into tamales. In the...
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Gorditas
6p |
45min. |
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, ground
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Shells
2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tea... | Instructions: Cook beef and onion together in a frying pan. Season with salt, pepper, garlic salt and chile powder.
While cooking...
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Easy corn tortillas
Vegetarian |
14p |
20min. |
Ingredients: 1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
Approx. 2 1/2 cups milk
... | Instructions: Mix dry ingredients together with a wire whisk, then add milk to desired thinness. (Like crepes.)
Pour small amount into preheated, greased skillet. Spread thin by tilting pan. (A small pan works best.)
Flip tortilla once when b...
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Lobster taquitos with tomatillo salsa
8p |
35min. |
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded jack cheese
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups cilantro, stems discarded
1 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/... | Instructions: To make salsa: Saute tomatillos and onions until brown in olive oil, about 1 minute. Transfer to food processor, addi...
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Easy homemade corn tortillas
Vegetarian |
10p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups hot water plus 2 to 3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon lard (can be substituted with shortening or for a healthier version, olive oil)... | Instructions: Mix the masa harina and salt in a medium sized bowl. Measure 1 1/4 cups of boiling water and the lard into a separate pan or bowl. Stir until th...
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Guacamole
Vegetarian |
6p |
20min. |
Ingredients: 2 avocados
2 tomatoes
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaf)
1 teaspoon white wine or cider vinegar
1 level teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste... | Instructions: Peel and chop all ingredients, place in a food processor or blender and whizz together.
The sugar balances the vinegar...
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Flour tortillas
Vegetarian |
4p |
25min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoon lard or vegetable shortening
1/2 cup warm water... | Instructions: Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening until it is in pieces the size of small peas. Stir in water and mix well.
On a floured surface, knead dough 5...
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Bean burritos
Vegetarian |
4p |
15min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black beans or 1 can
1/4 medium onion
Minced garlic (to taste)
4 cups of steamed rice
2 teaspoons of black pepper... | Instructions: Bring the black beans to a simmer in their own juices.
Use fresh garlic and slice it very fine so it nearly disappears when you add it to the beans with the pepper. After about five mi...
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Sopaipillas
Vegetarian |
6p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
½ cup warm water
Hot oil for frying... | Instructions: Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening.
Add warm water.
Knead until smooth.
Divide in half.
Cover and let stand in warm place 30 minutes or longer.
Roll and ...
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Tres leches cake
Vegetarian |
8p |
70min. |
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 can (13 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (225 g) crema media (light... | Instructions: Beat egg whites until peaks form. Add sugar gradually. Add yolks and beat 3 minutes.
Combine flour and baking powde...
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Huevos rancheros (ranch-style eggs)
Vegetarian |
4p |
30min. |
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 5-inch corn tortillas
2 14 oz. cans whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for sprinkling
1 tablespoon ch... | Instructions: Preheat your oven to 200º F. Place oven-proof dinner plates in oven to warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch hea...
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Leche quemada
Vegetarian |
6p |
120min. |
Ingredients: 1 litre lowfat 1% milk or powdered milk doubling the amount of powder per quantity of water
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
... | Instructions: Put everything to boil, and when boiling, leave to simmer, mixing often. Leave like this many hours and the color will change, first yellow, then light brown and then caramel.
Remove from ...
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Chiles rellenos (stuffed chiles)
Vegetarian |
8p |
45min. |
Ingredients: 8 to 10 7-inch green chiles (Anaheims, poblanos), roasted and peeled
3/4 pound grated mild Cheddar (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black p... | Instructions: Preheat broiler. Carefully cut a lengthwise slit in each chile and stuff with some Cheddar.
Combine flour, salt, an...
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Pico de gallo
Vegetarian |
6p |
20min. |
Ingredients: 5 roma or plum tomatoes
2 large white onions
1 bunch cilantro
2 Serrano peppers (or jalapeños)
2 limes
Salt... | Instructions: Cut tomatoes and onions into small cubes. Finely chop cilantro. Mince peppers. (Remove seeds and pulp for less heat.)
Squeeze limes over the pico de gallo mixture. Season with salt to taste.
Serve imm...
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Chicken flautas
4p |
40min. |
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; boneless and skinless
1 white onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 1/2 ounces queso fresco (fresh cheese), crumbled
12 corn tortillas
Cooking oil
Salt and p... | Instructions: Add the chicken to a pot of water and boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Remove...
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Molletes
4p |
15min. |
Ingredients: 4 bolillo rolls halved lengthwise (available at Latino bakeries and markets)
Refried black beans
1 ½ cups shredded Manchego or Cheddar cheese
Salsa for serving
Cooked chorizo
... | Instructions: Spread each half roll with refried beans, dividing evenly. Top each half with about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese.
Broil rolls o...
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Mexican lasagne
6p |
60min. |
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
4 ounces green chiles, diced
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup tomatoes, diced
10 corn tortillas
16 ounces... | Instructions: In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain fat.
Add taco seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce and...
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Chili con queso (chile with cheese)
4p |
45min. |
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounce) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package (1 poun... | Instructions: Brown ground beef and drain.
Add remaining ingredients except corn chips and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serve with co...
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