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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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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Enchilada Stack
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 or 6 flour tortillas
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (7 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
Cook beef or turkey and onion until crumbly and done through. Pour off fat.
Add salt and salsa; cover and [...]

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Breakfast Burritos with Green Chiles
1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper (optional)
3 roasted green chiles, skins and seeds removed,
chopped, or 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 cup sliced scallions
6 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Tapatio or other hot sauce
1 1/4 cups [...]

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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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4 red bliss or new potatoes, cooked
1 lb precooked pulled BBQ pork
1 c grated Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
8 corn tortillas
8 medium Tomatillos, husked and chopped
1 tablespoon red onion – finely diced
1 teaspoon jalapeno – minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro – chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and Pepper to taste
Prepare a wood [...]

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