Tag: Mexican Food
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Prime Rib and Black Bean Tacos
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We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. For this recipe, you need to have some left over prime rib, roasted to a rosey medium. Link: Add the lightly drained black beans and liquid to a non-stick pan with the seasonings and butter. Cook until the liquid thickens…
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Homemade Corn Tortillas
We have started making our own corn tortillas. While it takes a little practice to become proficient (notes below), it is a fun and tasty way to upgrade your tacos. Mix the ingredients well until there are no dry spots left. If your masa harina is more a more coarse grind (like corn meal), you…
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Cilantro Slaw and Dressing
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in RecipeThis recipe makes a great topping for tacos or can be a tasty side dish. Dressing Add 1/4 cup of cilantro, scallions, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and sour cream to a small food processor. Process until fully combined, season with salt and pepper to taste. (You can optionally add 1/2 of a fresh diced…
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Ham Tacos
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We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. This recipe was our answer to all of the leftover ham the holidays seem to bring. If you don’t have any ham, you can pick up a ham steak and prepare it the same way. Cut the ham into small…
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Carnitas Tacos
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For this recipe, you can use this pork preparation (https://mangiavita.com/2023/08/17/pork-prep/ ) from your freezer stash, or roast the pork for this recipe specifically. Rinse the meat and place it into the pan then add more seasoning on top. Cover the pan with foil and roast in a 350 degree oven until the meat is well-cooked,…
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Shredded Beef and Black Bean Tacos
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We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. For this recipe, you can use this shredded beef preparation (https://mangiavita.com/2023/08/18/cooked-shredded-beef-prep/ ) from your freezer stash, or roast the beef for this recipe specifically. Place the meat into a roasting pan and season both sides and add about 2 cups…
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Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
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in RecipeAdd the tomatillos, scallions, garlic, and jalapeno to a roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 425 until wilted and caramelized about 25 minutes. The tomatillos often burst, so just make sure they aren’t burning. Take out of the oven and let everything cool a…
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Corn Salsa
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in RecipeThis is simple salsa that you can pull together quickly to brighten up any taco or burrito. You can microwave the corn if you are starting with frozen, just to get it thawed. Then mix all of the ingredients and adjust the seasonings to your liking. If you have time to chill the salsa for…
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Pico De Gallo
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in RecipeThis is my mom’s favorite salsa. Dice all of the ingredients, making sure to cut the jalapenos and scallions very small. Mix well, taste for seasoning and spice. Adjust if necessary.