If you’re looking for a lighter twist on classic tacos, these turkey tacos are for you. I promise they’re bursting with flavor and will easily… Read More »Turkey Tacos Recipe: The Star of Your Taco Night
Get ready to spice up taco night with irresistible Pork Verde Tacos. They’re made of slow-cooked pork loin, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce that… Read More »Easy Pork Verde Tacos Recipe
Turn mealtime into a fiesta with this chopped taco salad, a vibrant and zesty salad that packs all the flavors of your favorite taco in… Read More »Chopped Taco Salad Recipe
Tender flank steak marinated in citrus juices and grilled to perfection makes for a memorable taco filling. You can also use this delicious grilled carne… Read More »Grilled carne asada recipe for the best tacos you ever had
Back when my kids were young, Chili’s was a regular dining destination. There was always something on the menu the kids would love — plus… Read More »Chili’s Salsa Recipe: Better Than the Real Thing
For a different twist on easy chicken tacos, try this! You’ll cook chicken breast in a flavorful combo of orange juice, chipotle, and cilantro. Then… Read More »Easy Chicken Tacos with Awesome Flavor
Taco Bell’s foray into wet burritos inspires this copycat Taco Bell Enchirito recipe. As of 2023, the enchirito is no longer on the Taco Bell… Read More »Copycat Taco Bell Enchirito Recipe
How I miss Qdoba. When I lived in St. Louis, I would delight in a Qdoba salad with steak, romaine, fajita veggies, cheese, corn salsa,… Read More »Qdoba Steak Marinade Recipe
Oh, these baked ground beef tacos are divine. Truly. They’re a step above unbaked tacos for two reasons. One, the cheese is fully melted. No… Read More »Baked Tacos Recipe: A Fabulous Family Meal
Slow cooker barbacoa tacos could quickly become a regular in your weekday meal rotation. Why? Because they’re delicious, make enough to feed the whole family,… Read More »This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos Recipe is a Perfect Weekday Meal
Can’t decide between making Italian or Mexican food this Saturday? Good news: You don’t have to choose. This taco stuffed shells recipe blends both cuisines… Read More »Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe with Salsa and Melted Cheese
I have to admit: I hadn’t eaten Doritos in years before I decided to remake this Dorito Chicken Casserole Recipe. The recipe is a classic… Read More »Dorito Chicken Casserole Recipe
Throwback! This Taco Bell Chicken Burrito recipe has long been a fan-favorite on BlogChef. Probably because it’s delicious and no longer on the Taco Bell… Read More »Taco Bell Chicken Burrito Recipe
Guacamole is basically a dish which originated in Mexico and is made from a mixture of avocado, tomatoes, onion, garlic and whatever spices or herbs… Read More »Pom Pom Guacamole
So, you’ve discovered your undying love for Mexican cuisine. And now, you want to utilize your kitchen to make these tasty treats at a whim.… Read More »How to Cook Ground Beef for Tacos
These baked chicken taquitos use flour tortillas and are delicious and easy to prepare. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked… Read More »Easy Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe
If you have a craving for a delicious Mexican style casserole why not give this chicken tamale bake a try. Homemade cornbread is topped with enchilada sauce and shredded chicken and then loaded with cheese. You can use the meat from a rotisserie chicken to save a good amount of time. You will certainly want to top this casserole off with anything that you like on taco dishes such as sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, and olives. Enjoy.
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Why spend money on expensive street food when you can make something just as delicious right at home in the slow cooker. These Carnitas street tacos taste amazing just like from your favorite food truck. To make this recipe a pork roast is rubbed with a seasoning and added into the slow cooker which ingredients such as orange juice and lime juice and then cooked and shredded. The shredded meat is placed onto a baking sheet and broiled until brown and a little crisp. The meat is served on corn tortillas with queso fresco cheese, cilantro and green onion. Enjoy.
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Using ground beef in taquitos is a so much quicker than making them with shredded beef and they still taste amazing. The ground beef is seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning and then spooned into corn tortillas along with Monterey jack cheese. These taquitos are baked in the oven. You will want to warm the corn tortillas up before trying to roll them otherwise they will break apart. You can use a microwave or a skillet to warm them. You can top these taquitos with any of your favorite taco ingredients such as lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole. Enjoy.
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These grilled chicken street tacos are a perfect dinner to prepare on the grill during the summer. This recipe consists of marinated grilled chicken, cilantro, and red onion on corn tortillas. You can add additional ingredients such as black beans and queso fresco cheese. A squeeze of lime juice tops these tacos off nicely. The marinade gives the chicken a lot of flavor from ingredients such as vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, and ancho chili powder. I would recommend marinating the chicken for at least 6 hours for a good amount of flavor. Enjoy.
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I have always wanted to try Mexican street corn so I decided to prepare it on the grill. Mexican street corn is very easy to make and has a delicious flavor. I prepare to husk the corn before grilling so that it gets nice and brown on the grill. The corn grills for about 10 minutes and then is brushed with mayonnaise and garlic powder and topped off with cotija cheese, chipotle chili powder and chopped cilantro. If you don’t want a lot of spice you can use smoked paprika instead of chipotle chili powder. A squeeze of lime juice adds additional flavor. Enjoy.
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Shredded chicken tostadas taste great and are a perfect Mexican dish to serve for dinner. These tostadas do require a bit of work but the end result is well worth it. The tostada shells are made from corn tortillas, and topped with shredded Mexican chicken, guacamole, refried beans, pico, lettuce and cheese. You can save a lot of time by purchasing premade guacamole and pico. You can also purchase tostada shells if you want but making your own tastes so much better. You can add any of your favorite Mexican ingredients to this recipe. Enjoy.
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Using ground beef or chicken is great in tacos but why not give ground pork a try? These ground pork tacos are very simple to prepare and full of flavor. The flavor from this recipe comes from spices such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. A little bit of lime juice is added to the mix for even more flavor. You can serve these tacos with the toppings of your choice. Some good options are guacamole, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato. Enjoy.
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Crunchy and spicy Doritos paired with seasoned chicken and melted cheese: This is the perfect game-day snack. It’s also a fabulous conversation dish. You and… Read More »Doritos Chicken Nachos Recipe
These Mexican breakfast style quesadillas consist of chorizo, egg, and cheese. There is just something about chorizo sausage that is amazing with scrambled eggs. The chorizo is homemade but if you want to save some time you could buy it from the store as well. However, I highly recommend preparing it yourself from scratch as it is so much better than what you can typically find in the store. If you want to prepare it yourself you can find the recipe here. For the cheese, you can use several different kinds but I like queso chihuahua. Enjoy.
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We have really seen a rise in the number of food trucks in the Upper Peninsula. One of my favorite types of food trucks are… Read More »Beef Street Tacos Recipe
This recipe for taco stuffed manicotti is simple and easy to prepare for dinner, not to mention it has great flavor. Manicotti is stuffed with taco meat and refried bean mixture and then placed into a baking dish and topped with green enchilada sauce and shredded Mexican cheese. You can top this taco manicotti with whatever ingredients you want such as black olives, sliced green onion, lettuce, and tomato. Some other good options would be guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy.
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Shredded chicken is great but if you are looking for something different for tacos, try grilling the chicken. For this recipe you can either use chicken breasts or chicken thighs. The chicken is marinated in a homemade taco seasoning and lime juice mixture and then grilled and sliced for tacos. Chances are you probably have a lot of ingredients on hand for this recipe already since it uses very common spices. You can top these tacos with your favorite condiments such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole. Enjoy.
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Carne Asada quesadillas are loaded with delicious grilled carne asada steak and cheese and to make things even better there is a avocado-lime sauce for dipping. The steak gets a ton of flavor from the marinade. You will want the steak to marinade for at least 6 hours to allow the flavor to develop. Once the steak has finished marinating it is grilled and sliced and then used to make the quesadillas on the stovetop. If you want you could grill the quesadillas as well and not use the stove at all. The avocado-lime sauce is delicious for dipping or you could use it as a spread when preparing the quesadillas. Enjoy.
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These cheesy chicken burritos are loaded with seasoned Mexican chicken, beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo and lime rice. This recipe does require a little bit of work to prepare all of the ingredients but it is delicious. The chicken is prepared in the slow cooker with taco seasoning and salsa. The Pico de Gallo is just a simple combination of tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, salt, and lime juice. The lime rice gets a lot of flavor from cilantro and fresh lime juice. To make things even better these burritos are rolled up and then grilled in a pan to help the cheese and add a little crunch. Enjoy.
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If you want to know how to make beef enchiladas this recipe is exactly what you are looking for. There are no shortcuts in this dish, the sauce is made from starch and we are using corn tortillas. If you want you can use flour tortillas instead. The meat and sauce are prepared on the stovetop but you could use the slow cooker instead if you would prefer. The beef is simmered in the sauce, shredded and rolled up in corn tortillas. The tortillas are placed into a baking dish, topped with sauce and cheese and baked to perfection. I like to serve these enchiladas with Mexican rice. Enjoy.
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These lime cantina tacos are a delicious Mexican recipe that is easy to prepare for dinner. The meat that is used for this recipe is a marinated steak. The steak is marinated in orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cumin. Once the steak is done marinating it is fried in the pan but you can also grill it if you would prefer. The tacos use corn tortillas and are topped with cilantro, onion and avocado and then served with limes. Enjoy.
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If you are looking for a delicious chicken enchiladas recipe with a homemade green sauce, this dish is perfect for you. In this recipe, shredded chicken is rolled in corn tortillas and then topped with a homemade green enchilada sauce, Mexican crema, and cheese. The green sauce is made from scratch and uses ingredients such as tomatillos, chili peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Preparing the sauce does require a little bit of effort but it is so much better than using the canned stuff from the store. I like to serve these with rice on the side. Enjoy.
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Texas chili packs a big flavor punch. Even better, it’s not hard to put together. Wanna know how to make Texas chili? You cube, chop,… Read More »How to Make Texas Chili
Here is a recipe for the pico de gallo salsa just like at Chipotle Mexican Grill. This salsa goes on great on all kinds of different Mexican foods such as Tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This recipe is a simple combination of tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. The salsa is seasoned with lime juice and salt for additional flavor. I really like the amazing flavor that this salsa adds to burritos! Enjoy.
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Yes, you can make ground beef tacos right in the slow cooker and no browning of the meat is needed. The raw hamburger along with various seasonings are placed into the crockpot and cooked on low for several hours. What is great about this recipe is the texture that the tacos have. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients for this recipe on hand. These tacos and are slightly spicy from the cayenne pepper and chipotle powder—both of these ingredients are optional but I really like the nice smoky flavor the chipotle powder gives to this taco meat. The meat can also be used for burritos. Some great toppings are guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Enjoy.
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Making breakfast enchiladas with chorizo sausage is delicious. The chorizo adds a unique flavor and a little spice to this dish. The enchiladas are stuffed with cooked chorizo, eggs, hash browns, and cheese. The enchiladas are topped off in a casserole dish with a sauce. The sauce is nothing more than a simple mixture of green enchilada sauce and heavy cream. A little bit of work is required to prepare all of the individual ingredients but it is worth the effort. I like to top these enchiladas with sliced green onion and diced tomato. Enjoy.
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This chicken and black bean taco salad is a healthy alternative to using ground beef. The chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, and black beans and then shredded. The shredded chicken is placed over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce and topped off with cheese and cilantro-cilantro dressing. The dressing gets a lot of its flavor from avocado, cilantro, buttermilk, garlic, and lime juice. You could also prepare tacos or burritos instead of making a salad if you would prefer. Enjoy.
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Classic Italian lasagna roll-ups are great but when you add Mexican ingredients they are even better. This recipe consists of lasagna noodles that are topped with taco meat, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese and rolled up. The rolled noodles are placed into a baking dish on top of the salsa and then topped off with queso cheese sauce and Mexican cheese blend. A little bit of work is required to roll the lasagna noodles but it is well worth the effort. You can top these Mexican lasagna roll-ups with whatever ingredients you like such as sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and black olives. Enjoy.
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This frito taco casserole is great to make for dinner. This casserole is loaded with a taco meat mixture that combines seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice and much more. The mixture is prepared in a skillet and then spooned into a baking dish and topped off with Fritos and additional cheese if desired. There are several delicious toppings for this dish including sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and black olives. I like to add the Frito chips during the last few minutes of cooking so that they do not get soggy. Enjoy.
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Have a craving for Tamales? No problem, this tamale pie can help satisfy those cravings with this easy to make casserole dish. Corn bread is baked in a dish or cast iron pan and then topped off with enchilada sauce, seasoned taco meat and cheese. The cornbread is easy to make and chances are you probably have a lot of the ingredients on hand already. The cornbread has creamed corn and green chiles in it for even more texture and flavor. The ground beef is seasoned with simple spices such as chili powder and cumin. You can top this tamale pie with whatever you desire such as cilantro, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy.
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Here is a great recipe for slow cooker Mexican chicken. This chicken can be used as meat for tacos or burritos. What is great about this recipe is that all of the ingredients are simply added to the slow cooker, the chicken is cooked until done and then shredded and it is ready to be used. The chicken gets a lot of flavor from salsa, chili powder, cumin and chipotle chili pepper. Brown sugar and liquid smoke are added for even more flavor. I like to toss in some fresh cilantro at the end. If you would like to add a little more spice to your chicken, you can use medium salsa instead of mild or add more chipotle chili pepper. Enjoy.
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If you are looking for a delicious shrimp taco recipe for Lent, look no further. These shrimp tacos are delicious and loaded with seasoned shrimp, cilantro-lime slaw, and queso fresco cheese. The shrimp are cooked in the pan with various seasonings such as chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. A fresh squeeze of lime juice really adds a little flavor to the tacos as well. The best part about this recipe is the slaw. The cilantro-lime slaw gets a lot of its flavor from garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and sour cream. I like to use corn tortillas for these tacos but you could use flour tortillas as well. I like queso fresco but you could use many different types of cheese for this recipe such as cojita, Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend. Enjoy.
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Here is a copycat recipe for the beefy nacho griller from Taco Bell restaurant. The beefy nacho griller is loaded with seasoned ground beef, nacho… Read More »Taco Bell Beefy Nacho Griller Recipe
Using ground chicken is a healthier alternative than using ground beef for tacos and best of all, it tastes just as good if not better! This is a very simple recipe that is easy to prepare. The chicken is cooked in the pan and mixed with tomato sauce and various seasonings such as garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, oregano and paprika. Chances are you already have almost all of the spice ingredients on hand to prepare this recipe. This taco meat can be served in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. I like to top these delicious tacos off with lettuce, cheese, and taco sauce. Enjoy.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy adobo marinade for Mexican food this recipe is perfect for you. This marinade was released by Qdoba restaurant on Twitter. Qdoba claims that they use this marinade for various items on their menu in their restaurant. This marinade is great for steak, chicken, shrimp, pork, etc. Once the meat is marinated it is great to put onto the grill. The marinade is just a simple combination of chipotle in adobo, garlic, fresh lime juice, and Mexican oregano. Just add all of the ingredients into a blender, process until smooth and mix with any pretty much any type of meat. The burrito the chicken picture is marinated grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, lettuce, tomato, and queso cheese sauce. Enjoy.
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These are steak tacos just like you can find from a food truck on the street. These tacos include carne asada steak, queso fresco cheese, onion and cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lime juice on each taco before serving really helps to create an amazing flavor. The steak is marinated in ingredients such as lime juice, orange juice, cilantro and garlic. The best way to cook the steak is on an outdoor grill but you could use a skillet as well. You can use either corn or flour tortillas for this recipe. I also like to put hot sauce on these tacos for serving. Enjoy.
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The cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell is loaded with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, nacho cheese and sour cream. The ground beef is cooked in the pan with taco seasoning. If you want you can make your own copycat Taco Bell Taco Seasoning. The potatoes are sliced into chunks and fried in a bit of oil until crispy on the outside. After the burritos are rolled up they are toasted on both sides in the pan to make them a little crispy. The combination of the nacho cheese and sour cream really helps to add a good amount of flavor to this recipe. If you enjoy the cheesy potato burrito from Taco Bell, give this one a try. Enjoy!
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Chorizo sausage is great in a quesadilla. These quesadillas combine chorizo with pepper jack cheese and green onions. The quesadillas are cooked in the pan, then sliced and topped with a fresh salsa. The salsa is a simple combination of tomato, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno pepper and salt. It is important to have good chorizo sausage for this recipe. I find that a lot of the chorizo from the store does not meet my expectations but I can sometimes find fresh made chorizo from the meat department. If you want to make your own chorizo I have a delicious recipe for it on here. I like to serve these quesadillas with Mexican rice. Enjoy.
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Here is a copycat recipe for the chili cheese burrito from Taco Bell restaurant. The chili cheese burrito combines chili flavored ground beef, refried beans and cheddar cheese in a tortilla. To prepare this burrito—ground beef is first browned in the pan and then mixed with refried beans. A sauce is prepared separately and then mixed with the meat and beans and simmered on the stovetop. The sauce mixture gets its flavor from various seasonings and minced jalapeno peppers. These burritos are kind of messy so you might want to eat them with a fork! I like to serve them with Frito chips on the side. Enjoy.
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The combination of chorizo and egg goes great in a burrito. These burritos are breakfast style and include homemade chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, cheese, cilantro, and salsa. I really enjoy the combination of the egg and salsa. The homemade chorizo combines pork with vinegar and various spices. If you want to save time you can buy pre-made chorizo from the store if you would prefer. If you want to use a different type of cheese, cheddar would be great in place of Monterey Jack. Enjoy.
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This chili pasta bake makes a delicious and easy dinner and if you want to prepare enough to feed a lot of people the ingredients can easily be doubled. Preparing this recipe is simple—a ground beef mixture is prepared on the stovetop and mixed with cooked pasta shells and then placed into a casserole dish and topped off with shredded cheese. The ground beef mixtures get a lot of its flavor from chili powder and cumin. You can either use kidney beans or black beans for this recipe, I prefer black beans. You can also experiment with different types of cheeses on top—I like a Mexican cheese blend. This dish goes great served with sour cream and green onions on top. Enjoy.
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I never had to the chimichangas from Chi Chi’s but this recipe looked too good not to give it a try. These chimichangas are loaded with beans, chicken, and cheese; and it gets even better because they are topped off with a delicious sauce. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from garlic, onion and green chilies. The ingredients for the sauce are first cooked in the pan and then pureed in a blender until smooth. What is great about this recipe is that it uses the meat from cooked rotisserie chicken; making chimichangas can be time-consuming and using a rotisserie chicken really helps to save time. Enjoy.
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You can easily purchase chorizo sausage from the store but making your own is so much better. This recipe for homemade chorizo uses simple ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. Chorizo is ground pork that is mixed with various spices. In this recipe the ground pork is mixed in a bowl with the spices and cider vinegar. You can adjust the amount of heat in this recipe to your liking by adding more or less red pepper flakes. You can also add some cayenne pepper if you choose. Once the sausage has been prepared it can be put into casings, formed into patties or left in bulk to be cooked and used for tacos or burritos. Enjoy.
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This black bean dip is a healthy alternative to using refried beans in your dip. Dip recipes make a great appetizer to serve for your Super Bowl party. This recipe combines black beans with sour cream, jalapeno peppers, cheese and diced tomatoes to create a delicious and slightly spicy dip that goes great served with tortilla chips. The beans, chilies and sour cream are blended in a food processor until smooth and then placed into a baking dish. The dip is served warm and is baked in the oven. The dip is topped off with cheese, tomato, cilantro and green onion. Enjoy.
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This is a great tasting recipe for double decker tacos, just like the ones from Taco Bell—only better! A double decker taco is a flour tortilla covered with a refried bean spread and then wrapped around a hard-shell taco. The taco is loaded with ingredients such as taco meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro. Many additional ingredients can be added as well such as sour cream and salsa. The taco meat gets a lot of its flavor from seasonings such as chili powder and cumin. Even more flavor is added to the taco meat with tomato sauce and fresh lime juice. Enjoy.
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The cheesy grodita crunch is possibly one of the best items offered at Taco Bell. The secret to this amazing gordita is the slightly spicy sauce. The sauce uses ingredients such as red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and vinegar to get most of its flavor. This copycat recipe for Taco Bell’s cheesy gordita crunch is very easy to prepare. The gordita shell is topped with Mexican cheese blend, pressed onto a taco shell and then filled with ingredients such as taco meat, a spicy sauce, romaine lettuce, and shredded cheddar cheese. If you want to make this a bit healthier try replacing the ground beef with ground turkey. You can also replace the mayonnaise in the sauce with Greek yogurt. The gordita shells may be hard to find. You can replace them with pita bread or a thicker flour tortilla. Enjoy.
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The ingredients of a fajita go perfect on top of a pizza crust. This recipe was originally for a grilled steak fajita pizza but I decided to make it on the oven instead. This pizza is topped with a spicy tomato sauce, Mexican cheese blend, seasoned steak, red onion, poblano peppers and cilantro. The spicy tomato sauce is a simple combination of diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder. You can cook the steak according to the method of your choice. You could leave the steak whole, season it, grill it and then slice it. What I did was first sliced the steak into thin strips, then seasoned it and fried it in the pan. You can also sauté the pepper and onions in a little olive oil if you would prefer instead of putting them on the pizza raw. Enjoy.
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Chicken tinga makes an excellent filling for quesadillas. If you are not familiar with this recipe, chicken tinga is shredded chicken that is mixed with a spicy tomato sauce. The chicken is first cooked, shedded and then simmer with the tomato sauce in the pan. The spicy sauce is a simple combination of chipotle in adobo and stewed tomatoes. Chipotle in adobo sauce is spicy so you will only want to add it to your taste. You may only want to add one or two peppers. This recipe consists of very few ingredients and is so easy to prepare. The cheese used in this recipe is Mexican cheese blend. You could also use Colby-jack if you would prefer. If you do not want to make quesadillas, this chicken tinga can be used for burritos, tacos, or tostadas as well. Enjoy.
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If you are looking for an easy way to prepare chicken enchiladas, this recipe may be just what you need. This recipe uses store bought enchilada sauce and a mixture of sour cream and cream of chicken soup to create the sauce. The chicken is shredded and then mixed with ingredients such as green onion, taco seasoning and lime juice. You can use leftover cooked chicken or cook it yourself and then shred it. Another good option would be to use the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken. There are various types of cheeses that will work in this recipe such as cheddar, Monterey jack or Mexican cheese blend. Toppings include black olives and green onions. Some other good choices for toppings would be sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy.
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What I really enjoy about this Mexican pasta bake is how easy that it is to prepare. Most of the flavor in this recipe comes from green salsa. For the green salsa you can choose whichever brand that you prefer. The spiciness of the salsa you select is what is going to provide the heat in this recipe. If you are not a fan of spicy foods, I would recommend getting a mild salsa. The salsa is mixed with cooked pork sausage to give this dish even more flavor. The casserole is layered with noodles, the meat mixture and then Monterey jack cheese before being placed into the oven. After the casserole is done baking it is topped off with tomato wedges, sliced jalapeno peppers, and cilantro. The toppings really add a good amount of flavor to this recipe and the jalapenos provide a nice crunch. Enjoy.
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During the summer months I usually like to prepare taco salads for dinner. Instead of the normal taco salad using ground beef, this recipe uses grilled seasoned chicken. The chicken gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as chili powder, cumin and ground coriander. If you do not have a grill you can bake the chicken or fry it on the stovetop. You can adjust the ingredients in this salad to your liking. I like black beans, tomato, corn and tortilla chips. I also like to add some shredded cheese into the mix. This salad uses a delicious cilantro-lime dressing to add even more flavor. Most of the flavors in the dressing comes from the cilantro and lime juice. This salad is a delicious recipe for summer. Enjoy.
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Baked pasta dishes are one of my favorite casseroles to prepare because they usually always turn out good. This chili con queso pasta bake combines Mexican ingredients with penne pasta and hamburger in a casserole dish. This is sort of like a macaroni and cheese recipe. The noodles are mixed with a cheese and tomato sauce. I really enjoyed the flavor that the fire roasted tomatoes added to this recipe. The dish gets additional flavor from seasonings such as ground coriander, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. You can use other types of pasta as well if you do not have any penne—ziti or elbow macaroni are good options. Enjoy.
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I have read about the California burrito for a while now and I finally had decided to give it a try. I have never had one of these burritos in California so I cannot comment on how authentic this r recipe is. If you are unfamiliar with these burritos—California burritos consist of carne asada steak, cheese, French fries, and guacamole rolled up into a tortilla. If you are not a guacamole fan, you can leave it out if you would prefer. What really makes these burritos unique is the French fries. The French fries add a unique texture and flavor to these burritos that I have never experienced before. I used steak fries but several other types of French fries will work as well. The steak can either be grilled, broiled or cooked on the stovetop. If you are looking to try a different type of burrito, give this one a try. Enjoy.
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You no longer need to go to Taco Bell to get the Crunchwrap Supreme because now you can easily make one at home with this recipe. If you are unfamiliar with this popular Taco Bell item—the crunchwrap supreme consists of a flour tortilla wrapped around taco meat, cheese, a tostada shell, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. The hardest part about this recipe is wrapping the tortilla around all of the ingredients. Unless you can find king-size tortillas you are going to need a piece of another tortilla to fully cover the top of the crunchwrap. There are a lot of different ways you can alter this recipe—basically any ingredients that you enjoy on tacos can go inside the crunchwrap. Some good options are refried beans, black olives, and salsa. Enjoy.
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This white chicken enchilada bake is a delicious casserole that can be easily prepared for dinner. If you enjoy Mexican food and enchiladas this recipe… Read More »White Chicken Enchilada Bake Recipe
Making carnitas in the slow cooker is a great idea for a Mexican dinner. If you are not familiar with carnitas, carnitas are basically a Mexican pulled pork that is put under the broiler until the edges are crispy. This dish gets a ton of flavor from the juices that is it cooked in. The pork roast is very seasoned and then lime juice, orange juice, beer and salsa are poured over the roast. Once the roast has finished cooked it is shredded and then placed onto a baking sheet with some of the sauce. Once the pork has finished cooking in the oven it is ready to serve. You can use whatever type of beer you like, I used a good locally brewed dark beer for this recipe. You can serve this with tacos, burritos or just eat it by itself… it is that good! Enjoy.
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If you need a no-fail appetizer for a party, Applebees queso dip could be your answer — as long as your guest list is OK… Read More »Applebees Queso Dip Recipe
I am not exactly sure if Nachos Nuevos is still on the menu at Applebee’s but it was at one time. This recipe could best… Read More »Applebee’s Nachos Nuevos Recipe
Preparing enchiladas using canned enchilada sauce can get boring after a while and preparing your own is so much better. This recipe will show you… Read More »Enchilada Sauce Recipe
There is an endless variety of dips that can be prepared for football parties and this beef enchilada dip is sure to become a quick… Read More »Beef Enchilada Dip Recipe
I don’t mind the food from Taco Bell. Sure, it’s not amazing but I don’t find it terrible either. Whenever I am looking for a… Read More »Taco Bell Tacos Recipe
The chicken quesadillas are one of my favorite items to order off the menu at Taco Bell. This is a copycat recipe for taco bell… Read More »Taco Bell Quesadillas Recipe
If you are looking to make a salsa with fresh ingredients, this recipe is perfect for you. It is that time of the year when… Read More »Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
A delicious and easy way to prepare Mexican shredded pork for tacos is by using the slow cooker. The process to preparing this pork taco… Read More »Shredded Pork for Tacos Recipe
If you short on time and need a meal that is quick and easy to prepare, taco pizza is perfect for you. This popular recipe… Read More »Taco Pizza Recipe
One of the easiest meals to prepare in the oven is salsa chicken. Salsa chicken consists of chicken breasts sprinkled with taco seasoning, topped with… Read More »Salsa Chicken Recipe
This queso chicken recipe consists of seasoned chicken breasts topped with white queso sauce. If you are a fan of Mexican chicken dishes, you are… Read More »Queso Chicken Recipe
If you are a fan of the burrito supreme at Taco Bell you are sure to enjoy this copycat recipe. These burritos are loaded with… Read More »Burrito Supreme Recipe
These pork burritos are loaded with amazing flavor. Whenever I am looking to prepare easy meat for burritos, I always look for slow cooker recipes.… Read More »Pork Burritos Recipe