Crispy on the outside and creamy inside, these green chile tacos de papa are comfort food with a bold kick. Warm corn tortillas are filled with seasoned mashed potatoes, garlic, sharp cheddar, melty Oaxaca cheese, smoky Hatch green chile salsa, and tangy pickled red onions, then folded and pan-fried until golden. Served with a chili-limeContinueContinue reading “Green Chile Tacos de Papa”
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Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Quesadilla Copy Cat
Smoky shredded chicken, melty cheese, and a rich, creamy sauce all folded into a golden, grilled tortilla—this Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Quesadilla copycat brings the bold Taco Bell flavor straight to your kitchen. My daughter and I love this quesadilla, and I was really happy to be able to approximate it at home. The keyContinueContinue reading “Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Quesadilla Copy Cat”
Ultimate Steak Nachos
Get ready for the ultimate steak nachos layered high and loaded with flavor. Crispy tortilla chips piled with tender seared steak, rich refried beans, creamy cheese sauce, and a generous sprinkle of melted shredded cheese. Topped with fresh homemade pico de gallo, zesty pickled jalapeños, cool sour cream, and a big scoop of guacamole. EveryContinueContinue reading “Ultimate Steak Nachos”
Steak Queso Rice Skillet
This steak queso rice skillet is loaded with bold, satisfying flavor. Tender, seared steak pieces are nestled into a bed of seasoned rice, then smothered with creamy, melted queso for the ultimate comfort food combo. Packed with savory spices and sautéed onions, this skillet meal brings together everything you love about a Tex-Mex feast—rich, cheesy,ContinueContinue reading “Steak Queso Rice Skillet”
Poblano Chicken Chili with Crunchy Hominy
This hearty poblano chicken chili with crunchy hominy is packed with flavor. Chunky pieces of tender chicken, earthy poblano peppers, and white beans are seasoned with a bold blend of garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. It’s rich, creamy, savory, and deeply comforting. A generous topping of shredded cheese melts right in, while freshContinueContinue reading “Poblano Chicken Chili with Crunchy Hominy”
Taqueria Style Jalapenos and Carrots
My family loves good authentic Mexican food. One of the highlights of eating at a good taqueria for me has always been the big jar of pickled carrots and jalapenos you often find. Taqueria style jalapenos and carrots (and usually onions) are briefly cooked in the pickling liquid with spices. This gives them a wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Taqueria Style Jalapenos and Carrots”
Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream
Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream are a bold and flavorful twist on a classic burrito. Juicy, smoky chipotle-seasoned chicken is placed in a warm tortilla. Fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, black beans, and cheese are added. A cool and creamy ranch sour cream drizzle adds the perfect balance to the heat, makingContinueContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream”
Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)
This recipe for enfrijoladas is just about the easiest enchilada recipe you can make. The steps include blending the sauce ingredients, stuffing corn tortillas with cheese, pouring the sauce over, adding more cheese and baking. 🙂 It took so little time to put this recipe together. I loved the smoky, spicy hearty black bean sauceContinueContinue reading “Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)”
Easy Homemade Refried Beans
When I made tamales for my husband’s birthday, I also made these easy homemade refried beans as a side dish. I liked this recipe because it used canned beans instead of dried, which makes this recipe quick and simple. These beans had a ton of flavor from a few surprising and non-traditional ingredients. With aContinueContinue reading “Easy Homemade Refried Beans”
Red Chile Pork Tamales
It was my husband’s birthday yesterday, and he is a big fan of Mexican food. I often end up cooking him something along those lines for his birthday. This year I made from scratch tamales because we love them. Making tamales yourself is not hard, but it does take some time. I suggest making theContinueContinue reading “Red Chile Pork Tamales”