Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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This fresh roma tomato and chile salsa tastes great as a snack with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos and burritos. Serve immediately or let rest in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. This salsa will keep for 1-2 days in the fridge. 6 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped 2 large scallions [...]

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This traditional Mexican Carne Asada marinade recipe will marinade 5-6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved or doubled.  Feel free to marinate up to 24 hours (it’s alright if it goes a bit longer or shorter), then toss your beef on the grill for a truly authentic flavor. 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 [...]

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2 cups coconut milk 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon In a saucepan mix the cold coconut milk with the cornstarch. Season with sugar and salt. Mix remaining ingredients in and cook over low heat stirring constantly until it boils and thickens. Pour mixture into a [...]

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2 pounds beef (tenderloin, sirloin, london broil, skirt or flank) 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Slice tenderloin lengthwise, with the grain, into 1/8-inch thick slices. Place garlic, pepper, cumin, olive oil and [...]

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Ingredients 3 oranges 1 lime 2 chipotles in adobo sauce (or more to taste) 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed (you can substitute ground cumin) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Juice the oranges and lime. Finely chop chilies and garlic. Place citrus juices, [...]

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Cinnamon Oranges 3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Place sliced oranges in a serving bowl. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle over oranges. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 4 servings.

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