Archive for the ‘Mexican’ Category
Menudo
2 1/2 Pound Tripe 1/2 Calf’s foot 1/3 Cup Vinegar Cold water 2 Cloves garlic 1/2 Small Onion 3 Quart Water (approx.) Salt 1−1/2 Cup Hominy Red Chile Puree (see below) OR 1 cup canned red chile sauce Finely chopped green onions Chopped cilantro leaves Lemon wedges Corn tortillas, heated Red Chile Puree: 8 California [...]
Guacamole
6 California avocados, peeled & pitted 1−1/2 White onions, chopped 1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped Juice of 2 Limes, or to taste 1 Small Zucchini, pureed 6 Tablespoons Olive oil 6 Chiles serranos, finely chopped Salt to taste 2 Large Tomatoes, chopped 1 Green onion, finely chopped 2 Chiles serranos, finely chopped 1/2 Cup Cilantro leaves [...]
Frijoles Charros
1 to 2 onions, minced 2 tablespoons lard 3 cups cooked pinto beans 4 to 6 slices bacon, minced 1 slice ham, diced (optional) ? cup chorizo or hot italian sausage 1 16−ounce can tomatoes, drained and chopped 6 serrano chiles, minced, or to taste 1 tablespoon comino (cumin) salt to taste|Add onions and lard [...]
Enchiladas
1 Tablespoon Shortening 1 pound Ground beef 3 Tablespoons Flour 1 8−oz. can Tomato sauce Water 2 Tablespoons Chili powder Salt, to taste 3/4 teaspoon Garlic powder 12 Corn Tortillas 1 pound Cheese, longhorn − coarsely grated 1 large Onion, chopped fine|Melt shortening in heavy skillet. Add the ground meat and brown. Sprinkle meat with [...]
Chipotle Sauce
2 Chipotle Chiles; 2 Bacon; Slices, Finely Cut Up 1/4 Cup Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 small 3 Cup Tomatoes; Finely Chopped 1 Cup Beef Broth 1/4 Cup Carrot; Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup Celery; Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro; Snipped 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper|You can make this sauce as hot as you want [...]
Chalupas
Vegetable oil 12 Corn tortillas (the thinner the better) 6 Cups Refried Beans (or less) 1/2 Pound Cheddar cheese (sharp), grated 1 Large Tomato, chopped 3 Cup Lettuce, shredded|In a small skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. Test the oil for proper temperature by putting in a small piece of tortilla. When the [...]
Baked Tamales
2 Pound Ground beef 1 Can Tomatoes (14 oz) 2 Tablespoon Chili powder OR 5 Teaspoon Ground ancho (pasilla) chile PLUS 1 Teaspoon Cumin AND 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Garlic clove, crushed 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Cup Black olives CORN MEAL DOUGH: 4 Cup Corn meal 2 Teaspoon Salt 8 Cup Water 2 Eggs, well [...]
Arroz Blanco
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ? cups long grain rice 1/4 cup minced white onion 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups chicken, turkey or pork broth, or water 1 teaspoon salt|Place the oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 − 4 minutes. [...]
