10 recipes to spice up your plate

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Mexican food is known for having a spicier, yet very tasty touch. The dishes of this cuisine are famous all over the world, for example, the chilli. Do you want to try and feel like you are on a trip to Mexico? Check out Mexican food recipes that need to be present in this your gastronomic moment.

1. tortillas

Ingredients

• 250 g wheat flour
• 1/3 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 and ½ tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a bowl add the flour and salt;
2. Add the warm water and vegetable oil;
3. Mix with a spoon, using circular motions in the center of the bowl;
4. When you can no longer mix with the spoon, use your hands;
5. Knead gently until it no longer sticks to your hands;
6. Shape into a ball and cover the dough with a damp cloth;
7. Let rest for 30 to 60 minutes;
8. Remove dough from bowl and place on a countertop;
9. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, as if it were a pizza;
10. Shape a small ball with each part;
11. Let rest for 15 to 30 minutes;
12. Knead the ball into a disk and stretch with a rolling pin;
13. The discs should be very thin;
14. Place the dough on a pan and wait until it is filled with bubbles;
15. Turn and repeat the process on the other side;
16. Place on a smooth surface, sprinkle water over, and cover with a damp cloth;
17. Repeat the process with all the discs;
18. Add the filling of your choice and roll out the dough;
19. Help yourself to this delicious Mexican food.

2. Guacamole

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1 avocado
• Olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Finger pepper

Directions

1. Chop the tomatoes and onion into cubes;
2. Chop the cilantro also;
3. In a bowl, place the avocado and mash with a fork;
4. Add the tomatoes, onion, olive oil and cilantro;
5. Season with salt, lime juice, and allspice;
6. Mix well;
7. Serve with toast or Doritos and enjoy Mexican food.

3. Mexican Tacos

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped bacon
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 500 g minced meat
• Spicy paprika to taste
• Salt to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 chopped seedless tomato
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato extract
• Parsley to taste
• Tortillas for tacos to taste

How to prepare

1. In a pan, fry the bacon;
2. Add the garlic;
3. When browned, add the ground beef and saute until the water dries;
4. Season with paprika, salt and pepper;
5. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato extract and parsley;
6. Let cook until the water is thoroughly dry;
7. Stuff the tortillas and serve with whatever accompaniment you desire.

4. Chilli with meat

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 green pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 500 g ground beef
• Shoyo to taste
• Finger pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 can peeled tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups cooked black beans without the broth

Directions

1. Chop the garlic, onion and bell pepper;
2. In a frying pan, put the vegetable oil and bring to high heat;
3. When the oil is hot, add the cumin;
4. Once browned, add the ground beef;
5. Add the shoyo;
6. Then add the onion, bell pepper and garlic;
7. Season with pepper, sugar and salt;
8. Place the crushed peeled tomatoes over the meat;
9. Add the water and cook for about 15 minutes;
10. Add the beans and wait about 6 minutes;
11. Turn off heat and place in an oven-proof container;
12. Place the cheddar on top and place in the oven for au gratin;
13. Taste this amazing Mexican food.

5. Chilli with cheddar

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced bacon
• Olive oil to taste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 450 g ground beef
• 1 minced smoked calabrian sausage
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 can of tomato sauce
• 1 chopped tomato
• 4 cups cooked cowpeas without the broth
• 1/2 finely chopped allspice
• Salt to taste
• Chives to taste
• 1 pack of cheddar cheese for sandwich
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Put a little olive oil in a pan and wait for it to heat up;
2. Brown the bacon and set aside;
3. In the same pan, saute the onion, bell pepper and garlic;
4. Add the ground beef and sausage;
5. Season with salt;
6. Allow to cook for 5 minutes;
7. Add the tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce;
8. When the sauce is thoroughly mixed, add the pepper, bacon and spring onion;
9. Mix lightly and place in a baking dish;
10. In another pan, add a finger of water and the cheese on top;
11. Stir until a sauce is obtained;
12. Pour the cheddar sauce over the chilli and enjoy!

6. Vegan chilli

Ingredients

• 1 cup kidney beans
• Water to cover beans
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1 cup cooking water from beans
• Olive oil to taste
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped red and yellow bell peppers
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated oregano
• 1 cup tomato extract
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons mustard
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the kidney beans in a bowl of water and soak for 12 hours;
2. Do the same with the black beans;
3. Drain the water and cook the beans until tender;
4. Separate half of the kidney beans;
5. Place remainder in blender, beat with cooking water for 1 minute and set aside;
6. In a pan, put the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic;
7. Add the carrot, bell peppers and saute for 2 minutes;
8. Season with salt, paprika and oregano;
9. Saute for 1 more minute and add the red beans separated in step 4 and the black beans;
10. Add the tomato extract, sugar, bay leaf and whipped beans;
11. Mix together and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat;
12. Finish with mustard, green onion, pepper and serve.

7. Fajitas

Ingredients

• Oil to taste
• Bacon to taste
• 150 g smoked calabresa sausage
• 200 g meat in strips or cubes
• 200 g chicken breast in strips or cubes
• 1/2 red bell pepper in strips
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper in strips
• 1/2 green bell pepper in strips
• 1 onion cut into petals
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cilantro
• Salt to taste
• 200 ml water

Method of preparation

1. Heat a frying pan and put a little oil in it;
2. Saute the bacon and the calabresa;
3. Remove from skillet and set aside;
4. In the same pan, saute the meat and set aside;
5. Repeat the previous step with the chicken;
6. Put a little more oil in the pan;
7. Add the bell peppers and saute;
8. Enter the onion and wait to brown;
9. Add the meats and season with lemon;
10. Add the remaining seasonings;
11. Put in a little water and saute everything until the water dries up;
12. Taste this delicious Mexican food.

8. Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 5 chicken breast fillets
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Wheat tortillas to taste
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons barbecue
• Grated cheese to taste

Directions

1. Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper;
2. In a bowl, mix together the paprika, chilies, oregano, and cumin;
3. Sprinkle a little of the seasoning mixture over the chicken fillets;
4. Leave the fillets in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, for the meat to get the seasoning;
5. Grill the chicken fillets and cut into small strips;
6. Meanwhile, bathe the tortillas in oil at 180 °C for 10 seconds;
7. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and set aside;
8. In a saucepan, place the tomato extract, barbecue and add 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mix from step 2;
9. When the sauce has thickened, spoon it into the tortillas, fill with the chicken and roll up;
10. Place in a baking dish and pour more sauce over the top;
11. Repeat the previous two steps until the filling is finished;
12. Sprinkle grated cheese on top;
13. Bake in the oven at 180 ºC for gratin serve yourself this wonderful Mexican food option.

9. Mexican Burritos

Ingredients

• 500 g bacon
• 1 kg ground beef
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 grated carrot
• 2 chopped red bell peppers
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• Black pepper to taste
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 kg bean paste
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 30 tortillas
• 30 cherry tomatoes
• 600 g mozzarella
• 300 g cabbage

Directions

1. In a thick-bottomed skillet, put all the bacon;
2. Turn on heat and brown the bacon;
3. Add ground beef and saute;
4. When well sauteed, add the crushed garlic;
5. Then add the onions, carrots, finger peppers and tomatoes;
6. Season with black pepper and salt;
7. Add the bean paste;
8. Finish the filling with the parsley;
9. Take tortillas and stuff with mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon of the stuffing, 1 cherry tomato cut in four parts and grated cabbage;
10. Fold the side ends over the filling and roll up like an enchilada;
11. It will look just like a little bundle;
12. Repeat the process with all the tortillas;
13. Heat in microwave and serve the Mexican food.

10. Mexican Paletas

Ingredients

• 1 box clean strawberries
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 180 ml disposable cups
• 32 50ml disposable cups
• Paper film
• 1 can of condensed milk
• 4 disposable popsicle sticks

Directions

1. In a blender, beat the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice;
2. Fill 1/3 of the 180 ml disposable cups with this mixture;
3. Store leftovers in the refrigerator;
4. Take the 50 ml cups and make stacks of 8 cups;
5. Fit each stack into the center of the larger glasses, where the strawberry juice is;
6. Press the stack of cups until it nears the bottom of the larger cup;
7. Cover with clingfilm paper, to keep the cups fixed;
8. Place in freezer for 1 hour;
9. After one hour, remove from the little cups from inside the larger cups;
10. Fill the space with condensed milk, leaving about 1 finger free;
11. Finish with the strawberry juice, up to the rim of the glasses;
12. Fit toothpick into center of ice cream;
13. Leave in freezer overnight;
14. Unmold the paletas and enjoy the Mexican food!

Now you’re ready to make a Mexican food night with friends. Are you off to the kitchen? Then come take a look at the margarita recipes too, to include a famous drink from Mexico.