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Fiesta Ceviche


Ingredients

  • Corn Tortilla Chips
  • 1-pound Fresh Tilapia cut into small square pieces
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (remove seed and pulp)
  • 1 cup of minced onion
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 chopped Serrano peppers
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot Sauce (Optional)

Directions:

  1. In a bowl place fish squares and two cups of lime juice. 
  2. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least one hour or until fish turns white.
  3. Drain lime juice.
  4. Mix everything in a large bowl (fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro and salt to your liking).
  5. Then add diced avocado just before serving.
  6. Enjoy your Fiesta Ceviche with Corn Tortilla Chips and hot sauce.

Huevos Estrellados: A Mexican Breakfast Delight


Kick off your morning with a bold, flavorful spin on a classic Mexican breakfast—Huevos Estrellados con Salsa de Chipotle! Crunchy golden tortillas, savory turkey, and perfectly fried eggs are smothered in a rich, smoky chipotle salsa with just the right amount of heat. Finished with melted cheese and fresh avocado slices, every bite is a perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and spicy flavors. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply craving something unique, this dish is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.

INGREDIENTS


For the Salsa de Chipotle:

  • 3-4 Roma Tomatoes; cleaned and chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, medium
  • 1 jar diced chipotle peppers
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 cup of water

For the Huevos Estrellados:

  • Avocado oil
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • 4 slices Turkey
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 Ripe Avocado, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Salsa de Chipotle:

  1. In a blender, combine the chopped Roma tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic
    clove, chicken bouillon powder, and water.
  2. Blend until the ingredients are well
    combined but still slightly chunky, depending on your preference. Set aside.



Prepare the Huevos Estrellados:

  1. Heat a generous amount of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the tortillas until golden brown, about 1 to 1.5 minutes per side. If the
    tortilla puffs up, gently press it down before flipping. Remove and drain on
    a paper towel.
  3. In the same pan, warm the turkey slices and place one on top of each tortilla.
  4. Crack an egg into the pan and fry until the whites set and the edges are
    golden brown.
  5. Carefully place each egg on top of the turkey.
  6. Spoon the prepared chipotle salsa over each egg and sprinkle with Mexican-blend cheese.
  7. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Add
    avocado slices to your plate as a garnish

Serve immediately and enjoy this authentic Mexican brunch!

Chiles Rellenos Casserole Recipe

FROM A MEXICAN GARDEN
CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE
Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 6 small chili rellenos
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten with a fork
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)

Directions

  1. Turn the broiler on high. Place chiles on a pan.
  2. Cook for about 5 minutes and then turn over and cook for about 5 more minutes or until they look charred.
  3. Peel off the waxy skins.

4. Preheat oven to 375°F.

5. Slit open green chiles; remove seeds. Rinse chiles and lay flat on paper towels to dry.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk milk and flour with beaten eggs, Season batter with salt.

7. Layer half of chiles in bottom of a greased 1½-quart baking dish.

8. Top with half of cheese and pour on half of batter. Repeat with remaining chiles, cheese, and batter.
9. Place in middle of oven and bake 30 minutes.

Delicious Tex-Mex Recipes for Every Home Cook

Here are some great tasting Tex-Mex recipes. More will be coming in the coming months.

Beef and Cheese Burritos

Beef and Cheese Burritos

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Ground beef.
  • 1 Pack shredded cheese.
  • 1 Cup of water
  • 1 Pack taco seasoning
  • 1 Pack flour tortillas.

Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  2. Drain beef.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water.
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
  5. Warm tortillas
  6. Add beef to tortilla.
  7. Sprinkle cheese.
  8. Fold into burrito.
  9. Serve

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • 1 small pack of chicken breast fillets
  • 1 Large onion
  • 1 Pack pepper jack cheese
  • 1 Large bell pepper
  • 1 Pack tortillas
  • Olive oil or your choose of cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salsa (optional)

Directions:
1. Cut chicken into pieces.
2. Add Salt and pepper to the chicken.
3. Slice the bell pepper and onion into the size you prefer.
4. Cover the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil put over medium-high heat.
5. Once the oil is warm toss in meat, peppers and onion.
6. Cook until done, stirring often.
7. Grate pepper jack cheese.
8. Take one tortilla and fill one side with meat mixture and top with grated cheese.
10.Fold over the other side of the tortilla.
11.Brown the Quesadilla in a large non-stick skillet or griddle.
12. Serve with Salsa.

Easy Beef and Bean Enchiladas Recipe

BEEF & BEAN ENCHILADAS
Active Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes, Amount: 8 servings


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) can Refried Black Beans
  • 3 (10 ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce
  • 4 cups Shredded Mexican Style Cheddar Jack Cheese, divided
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas


DIRECTIONS:

  1. In large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and onions until no longer
    pink; drain.
  2. Stir in black beans and 1 1/2 cans enchilada sauce.
  3. Place ½ cup enchilada sauce in bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish.
  4. Place 1/2 cup meat mixture and ¼ cup cheese in each tortilla; roll up.
  5. Place in baking dish; top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  6. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.