Shrimp cocktail
Directions : Remove shells from shrimp and boil with a little salt. When shrimp is done remove and place the shells in the same water and let that boil. Remove shells and discard Add the shrimp broth to a bowl and add 1-1/4 cup ketchup, 1 can tomato sauce, dash of Valentina, dash of Worcester […]
Barbacoa Beef tacos
Instructions : Cut roast into 6 portions while removing any large pieces of fat. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet. Dab roast dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper (about 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper). Add 3 pieces to skillet and sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to a […]
My Grandmother’s Tamales Recipe
Directions: The Day Before Prepare the Chili Ancho Put the ancho pods in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes or more until soft, then remove the stems and seeds and coarsely chop. Reserve the soaking liquid. Let cool and carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor and process […]
BIRRIA TACOS
Derictions: Adobo Sauce Transfer dried chiles to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and set chiles aside. In a skillet over medium high heat toast the garlic, bay leaves, sesame seeds, peppercorns and cloves. Sesame seeds should be a light […]
Homemade Enchiladas rojas
Directions : Make your enchilada sauce! Pour your vegetable or canola oil into a medium pot over medium high heat. Add your flour and your chili powder and cook until a dark paste forms (about 3 minutes). Once the paste is cooked through, add your diced onions and sauté until they start to soften. Once […]
MEXICAN Arroz Con Leche
Directions : Put the water, rice, and cinnamon stick in a medium-size heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and cook until the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Strain out the liquid, discard the cinnamon and reserve the rice. Return the rice to the saucepan. Stir in the evaporated milk, […]
authentic mexican ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)
Directions: 1. In a small bowl cover rice with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes. 2. Place 6 oz chicharron in food processor and pulse to crumb. Set aside. 3. To a large bowl add both ground meats or 12 oz of just one. 4. To a food processor add the egg, mint leaves, […]
Made some Pork in Chile verde, Beans & Fideo
Directions : For noodle soup: Heat oil in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Add fideos and cook stirring often. Allow noodles to toast until they turn a light golden color and some may turn brown. Remove from heat and add tomato sauce. Stir well. Add chicken stock and salt and return to a […]
Carne Guisada with floor tortillas
Directions: In a large pan, brown the stew meat, onions and green pepper (if using) over high heat. Add the tomato sauce (or tomato), garlic powder (or fresh garlic), cumin, salt and pepper and stir well. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and mix well. Add the water (or stock) and mix well so there […]
Caldo de Res
Directions: I also make Mexican rice on the side to add in it once it’s almost done. Or you can have people add in when they serve their bowl some people like more then others Fill pot with water (this will be how much soup broth you would like) add garlic powder, beef boullion, cumin, […]