The traditional Mexican tamale filled with beans and cheese

Directions : 1. To make the beans: place 1 C. of rinsed, dry beans in your instant pot with 5 C. water. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, close the valve and allow to cook on high (manual) for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes then do a quick […]

TACO STUFFED SHELLS

Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover, and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely. While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain and rinse with cold […]

Carne Asada Burrito Recipe (5 burritos)

Directions: Chop the steak and add the garlic salt, soy and olive oil. Let sit for 15 minutes or so or place in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. Heat a cast iron pan on high. Once the pan is hot, cook the steak in batches. Don’t crowd the pan and don’t stir the […]

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Directions: to Make the crust: Butter a 9-inch springform pan – 2 3/4 inches high – and wrap the bottom of the pan in a double layer of aluminum foil; put the pan on a baking sheet. Stir the crumbs, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Pour over the melted butter and stir until all […]

AUTHENTIC CARNE ASADA TACOS

Directions: In a gallon size ziploc bag, combine orange juice, juice from 2 limes, crushed garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, olive oil, jalapeno, and vinegar. Beat the steak with a kitchen mallet and then place it in the bag with the mixture. Make sure to seal the bag tightly. Squish the bag around to ensure that […]

Carne Guisada & Rice with chicken for dinner!

Directions: For Carne Guisada: 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 […]

MENUDO ROJO

Directions: Cleaning and Soaking the Tripe Whether you are buying honeycomb tripe or another type of beef tripe, you want to take the time to trim away the fat. No one likes a greasy or foul-smelling menudo. After you trim the fat, cut the tripe into one-inch pieces and place in a large stock pot […]

Sopa de Fideo with Chicken

Directions: In a 3-quart (10″) pan, cook the chicken in about two tablespoons cooking oil on all sides until the skin starts to crisp; about 7-8 minutes on medium-low heat. Remove all the legs and set them aside. (Chicken will not be fully cooked yet.) On medium-low heat, toast fideo in two tablespoons cooking oil, […]

Get Taquitos rolled with flour Tortillas

Directions : Slow Cooker Beef or Pork • Trim any excess fat from the meat and cut into large chunks. Sprinkle with salt and pour salsa to coat the meat. Cook on high for 5-7 hours, or until meat is cooked through and shreds easily. Canned or Pre-Cooked Meat Method • Shred ingredients in a […]

Albondigas for dinner

Directions: Chop the potatoes and onion Sauté together in oil for abt 3 min stirring frequently, add 1 tsp flour to that and sauté for about another min. I don’t measure so I add water abt 2” above the potatoes. Add 1/2 can of Tomato sauce ( to start ) it’s up to you how […]