Recipes tagged with « Tex-Mex »
Beer Chili Twist
Hearty chili, swapped pork for turkey, replaced white beans with black beans, added a pinch cinnamon. Slow simmer lets flavors meld into thick, saucy richness. A smoky aroma fills the kitchen, aroma sharpens as the beer hits the pan. The meat browns to deep caramel, spices toast releasing a warm earthiness. Subtle bitterness from beer balances the slight sweetness from cinnamon and cocoa powder. Serve over rice or crunchy nachos. Adaptable to what’s on hand. No heavy cream, no dairy. Gluten free naturally. Use ground turkey for lighter, black beans for richer bite. Cinnamon adds subtle warmth without being obvious.
Dual Meat Chili Pressure Cooked
Red beans soaked overnight, pork shoulder cubed and seared, lean ground beef browned with aromatics and spices. Tomatoes and stock combined, cooked under pressure for a rich, hearty chili. Uses cocoa powder and smoked paprika for depth, cumin for earthiness, and jalapeño with optional cayenne for heat. Adapted quantities and swapped chicken broth for vegetable stock, cumin replaced with coriander, adding chipotle pepper for smoky notes. Natural pressure release retains flavor, final seasoning adjustments recommended. Serve over rice, tortilla chips or baked potatoes. Nut free, dairy free, gluten free, egg free. Efficient layering of flavors, textures, and vibrant color with minimal hands-on time.
Beef Enchiladas Remix
Ground beef braised with smoky chipotle and oregano, folded with black beans into tortillas, bathed in spicy tomato-chipotle sauce, topped with melting aji cheese. Oven-rivered heat melts cheese, melds flavors. Salsa and sour cream cooling counterbalance with tang. A robust, layered Tex-Mex staple reworked with Italian herbs and fire-roasted tomatoes for a punchy, lively dish. Practical for rushed weeknights or weekend batch cooking. Layered heat. Textural contrast from creamy beans and crisped edges. Cheese melting signals readiness. The cumin is replaced with oregano, aji cheese swaps Monterey Jack to tweak smoky notes. Use black beans instead of pinto. Total cook time just shy of 50 minutes.
Tex-Mex Pork Ribs Remixed
Slow-cooked pork ribs rubbed with tangy apple cider vinegar and fresh garlic, layered with smoky cumin and smoked paprika instead of traditional tex-mex mix. Marinated for depth, baked low and slow until falling-off-the-bone tender. Glazed with spicy chipotle and orange zest honey mustard. Ideal for when you want smoky, bright, and sticky ribs with a subtle heat hit and sweet brightness. Gluten, dairy, egg, nut free. Substitutions suggested if unavailable ingredients or equipment. Measured times adjusted; visual cues prioritized for doneness.
Spiced Beef Tortilla Salad
Spiced ground beef layered in crispy wheat tortillas shaped as bowls. Lettuce, sharp cheese, fresh tomatoes, and a creamy topping. Chili powder and oregano distributed between crust and filling for balanced heat and herbiness. Garlic and onion elevate the beef's savoriness. Textural contrast: tortilla crunch, tender meat, fresh crunch from vegetables, and smooth cream. Substituting corn tortillas and swapping cheddar with Monterey Jack adds regional variation. Timing focuses on aroma and color cues in meat and toasty edges on tortillas. Practical pointers on tortilla shaping and avoiding sogginess. Simple ingredients, elevated by layering flavors and textures.
Stuffed Fire Rockets
Fiery jalapeños, halved and deseeded. Creamy goat cheese swapped in for cream cheese. Sharp smoked gouda replaces cheddar for a tangy kick. Smoky turkey bacon wraps each pepper, secured with a toothpick. Grilled indirectly for 25 to 45 minutes till charred crispy. Less time, more heat. A smoky, tangy, spicy bite with crispy wrapping. Each hand-held, bite-sized pop of heat and cheese that lingers.