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, finely chopped
In a frying pan [...]

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A molcajete is a stone “bowl” that is traditionally used in Mexico to grind spices, make salsas and to prepare guacamole. Originally made from volcanic rock, they can also be made from concrete and volcanic rock particles.
Molcajetes and tejolotes (the pestle) make great grinding tools because the rough surface is perfect for breaking down [...]

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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.
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (can substitute with white vinegar)
1/3 cup lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons peeled fresh garlic - crushed
1 tablespoons white pepper
1 1/2 [...]

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The tortilla press is used to make perfect corn and flour tortillas. After you have made your dough, take a small piece of dough and roll it between your hands to form a ball. Place the ball in the tortilla press and press a few times until you have an even thickness. [...]

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While most Mexican recipes do not require any special equipment, there are a few “must have” tools you will need to create authentic Mexican food in your home kitchen. Here is a sample of traditional Mexican cooking tools and equipment:

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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 lime juice in a molcajete or small food [...]

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Tomatillo Sauce
1 1/4 lb Fresh tomatillos
2 Jalapeno peppers
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium Garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 c Low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 ts Salt
ENCHILADAS
2 Whole boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 tb Minced onion
1/3 c Sour cream
1/4 ts Salt
1/3 c Vegetable oil
8 Corn tortillas
1 c Grated Sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 c Crumbled queso fresco
TO MAKE [...]

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3 sm Ears corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel Corn, thawed)
1 Garlic clove
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Butter
1 sm Onion, chopped
3 Tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1 qt Beef broth
1/2 ts Mexican oregano, crushed
1/4 c heavy (whipping) cream
Cilantro leaves or fresh parsley to garnish
If using fresh corn, cut kernels from cobs.
Scrape cobs with a sharp spoon; [...]

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1 1/2 ounces tequila
Dashes of Worcestershire sauce
Dashes of Tabasco sauce
Dashes of salt
Dashes of pepper
Juice of 1/2 of lime
Tomato juice to fill the glass
Pour tequila and tomato juice in a tall, 12 ounce glass. Add tabasco sauce, pepper, salt and lime and stir. Garnish with a celery stalk, lime wedge and jalapeno pepper if [...]

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1 2/3 cups dry fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
1/4 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
Combine [...]

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