Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

Cinnamon-Orange Flan
For the Caramel
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Lightly butter six 4 ounce ramekins or custard cups.
Mix the water and sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush the sides of the pot just above the sugar about every 30 seconds to [...]

Mexican Hot Chocolate
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
6 cups milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground Mexican cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract
6 cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Using a sharp knife, break up chocolate squares into smaller pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate, milk, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Heat and stir until chocolate melts and [...]

Here’s a great recipe for those who want the great taste of authentic Mexican ingredients, but are short on time for cooking. Just brown the meat, toss the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and you have a no-fuss dinner that will easily feed a family!
3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
3 pounds [...]

Chile Verde is a great Authentic Mexican recipe, and while it takes some time, the results are worth it! Chile Verde freezes well, and can be stored for a few months in the freezer.
2 pounds Pork shoulder or Butt, chopped into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons [...]

1 ripe mango, peeled, seed removed and diced
2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced
4 ounces tequila
3 ounces Triple Sec
1/2 cup limeade (can sub lime juice plus 1/4 cup of sugar, premixed)
About 4 trays ice cubes
In a food processor, puree the mango and peaches. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of puree.
Transfer to a container, [...]

Avocado leaves give these beans a delicious subtle hint of anise-like flavor that blends beautifully with the creamy black beans. Your guests will be begging you for this recipe and to divulge your secret ingredient! If you can’t find avocado leaves, you can either omit them or sub with 1-2 medium bay leaves.
This [...]

Chilaquiles are a tasty and traditional Mexican food. Perfect for serving on the side, or serve with a fried egg on top for a hearty breakfast.
2 corn tortillas, cut into strips
1 c Salsa verde
1/3 c Cooked chicken, shredded
2 tb Sour cream
2 tb Queso fresco or Cotija, crumbled
2 tb Onion, finely chopped
In a frying pan [...]

Salsa Verde is made with tomatillos, and it tastes great with tortilla chips.  Salsa verde also makes a great condiment for just about any authentic Mexican dish.
10 ripe or canned tomatillos, diced
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Combine all ingredients [...]

This guacamole recipe is a nice change for those who like their guacamole to have some texture.  Ripe avocados will produce a smoother, creamier texture, while firm avocados will produce a chunkier guacamole.
2 Ripe Avocados, peeled,
1 Tomato, seeded and diced
1/3 c Onion, chopped
1/4 c Picante or pico de gallo salsa
1 ts Lemon juice
1/4 ts [...]

A hearty beef or pork stew, Mexican style.  This stew makes a perfect dinner for those chilly fall and winter evenings.
4-5 lbs Stew meat (Beef or Pork) – cubed
1 gallon Water
1 tb Salt
3 c Green chiles – roasted and Peeled
2 ts Garlic powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp Mexican oregano
1/2 c Blue corn meal or masa [...]