The Best Nachos

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 (16-ounce) can low fat refried beans 1 large bag thick corn tortilla chips 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheese, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack 2 to 3 green onions, … Read more

Homemade Mexican Nachos

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans 1 (16-ounce) can low fat refried beans 1 large bag thick corn tortilla chips 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 1 (8-ounce) package shredded cheese, Cheddar or Monterrey Jack 2 to 3 green onions, … Read more

Homemade Mexican Pizza

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning 1/2 cup water 6 medium-size flour tortillas 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese 1 Roma tomato diced 1 green onion diced 1 small can sliced black olives Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Take 2 baking sheets and spray them with non-stick spray. Place 3 tortillas … Read more

Making some Picadillo for dinner

Ingredients: 1 medium Russet potato or 2 white potatoes peeled and diced1 pound ground chuck1 teaspoon salt more to taste1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon pepper1 clove garlic minced1 small white onion diced2 large Roma tomatoes roughly chopped1 to 2 serrano chiles roughly chopped1/4 cup water pinch of salt and Mexican oregano Directions: Preheat … Read more

carne asada w. mexican rice & grilled red pepper & onion

Ingredients: Carne asada and pepper recipe: 1 large piece Ralph’s pre-marinated carne asada 1 red bell pepper, sliced in lengthwise pieces, roasted ½ medium red onion, sliced Mexican rice recipe: 3 cups Jasmine rice Corn oil 5 cups homemade chicken broth 1 tbsp. Knorr Caldo con Sabor de Pollo (Mexican bouillon) 4 large Roma tomatoes, … Read more

Birria Quesadillas tacos!

INGREDIENTS : FOR THE BEEF : 8 cupsof water 4bay leaves 3lbs pot roast beef 5lbs beef shanks Whole head of garlic 1onion Optional – beef bones with marrow if you’re not using beef shanks 1 tablespoonof salt FOR THE SAUCE: 5anchos chiles 5guajillo chiles 2pasilla chiles 3–4Chiles de Arbol (optional) (for added spiciness. Leave … Read more

Mom’s Picadillo Con Papa. Ground Beef with Potatoes

Ingredients : 1 medium Russet potato or 2 white potatoes peeled and diced  1 pound ground chuck  1 teaspoon salt more to taste  1 teaspoon garlic powder  1 teaspoon cumin  1/2 teaspoon pepper  1 clove garlic minced  1 small white onion diced  2 large Roma tomatoes roughly chopped  1 to 2 serrano chiles roughly chopped  1/4 cup water pinch of salt and Mexican oregano Directions … Read more

Cuajitos -Simple Mexican Beef Soup

Ingredients: 10 cups of water 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast sliced into 1 1/2 inch cubes 3-4 cloves of garlic minced 1 small white onion diced 2-4 jalapeños diced 4 roma tomatoes diced 2-3 tablespoons maggi seasoning 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon cumin Salt to taste 1/3 cup cilantro chopped 2 bay leaves Garnish 3 cups Mexican rice previously prepared 3 cups pinto beans previously cooked Lime sliced into wedges Onion diced Chile piquin crushed Corn tortillas warmed Directions: To the pressure cooker, add all of the soup ingredients … Read more

LAYERED TACO SALAD

Family taco night just got a little easier! Instead of stuffing those taco shells, whip up this Layered Taco Salad instead. It’s just perfect for lower-fuss taco night prep, or for whipping up a tasty salad for a crowd! I remember back as a kid I used to love when Mom made tacos for dinner. … Read more

Mom’s Picadillo con Papa

Ingredients: • 1 medium Russet potato or 2 white potatoes peeled and diced• 1 pound ground chuck• 1 teaspoon salt more to taste• 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 1 teaspoon cumin• 1/2 teaspoon pepper• 1 clove garlic minced• 1 small white onion diced• 2 large Roma tomatoes roughly chopped• 1 to 2 serrano chiles roughly chopped• … Read more

Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz rotini 2 Tb olive oil 1 Tb butter 6 oz andouille sausage 3 green onions 2 celery stalks 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp 16-20 size 1 Tb blackening seasoning* 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tb tomato paste ½ C cream 4 oz cream cheese ½ C pasta water 1 tsp … Read more

Street Tacos de Carne Asada

Ingredients:2 lbs carne asada* 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 serrano pepper sliced ½ roma tomato diced ½ white onion finely diced 6-8 oz. dos equis beer 32 street taco tortillas ½ cup white onion diced, for garnish ½ cup cilantro … Read more

BIG MAC SALAD for family weekend

INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ pounds very lean ground beef browned and drained 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 1 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes 1 cup sliced red onion ½ cup diced dill pickles Thousand Island dressing INSTRUCTIONS: Add the chopped lettuce to an extra-large serving bowl. Sprinkle the cooked ground … Read more

Epic Beef Nachos Supreme

You need to make this epic beef nachos supreme at your next game day. Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination. Have you got your menu all set for Super Bowl Sunday this weekend? If not, you do now. 😉👊🏻 These nachos were inspired by my … Read more

TACO SPAGHETTI TO DIE FOR

This recipe speaks for itself! It really is to die for! Make sure not to miss out on the goodness of this Taco Spaghetti. I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! Feel free to add … Read more

Super Nacho Platter

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 whole yellow onion, diced 2 lb. ground beef 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper1 can (14.5-ounce) pinto beans, chili beans, or ranch style beans 1/2 c. hot water Tortilla chips 1 1/2 c. grated … Read more