by Tammy L Mahan

Created on: November 19, 2008   Last Updated: February 13, 2009

Here are my favorite recipes for quick and easy Mexican food. Keep in mind not all Mexican dishes have to be spicy hot, I prefer mild but you can adjust the recipes by simply adding a few tablespoons of your favorite "hot" seasoning to all of these dishes.

FAJITAS

Ingredients

2 cups of meat (beef, turkey, chicken, steak) your choice

1/2 cup oil

1/3 cup onion

1/3 cup peppers (diced)

1/3 cup tomatoes (diced)

1/3 cup taco seasoning

Heat pan until hot, add the oil, saut the onions, and peppers for 5 minutes. Add meat of your choice, season with taco seasoning and cook until meat is done. Mix in tomatoes and stir mixture. Serve with shell of your choice. Serves 4

RED BEANS and RICE

Ingredients

3 cans red kidney beans

2 cups white rice (cooked)

1 onion (diced)

2 jalapeno peppers (diced)

1/2 pound salt pork

2 tablespoons of oil 2 cups of water

Caramelize onions and peppers in a small frying pan with the oil. In a medium sauce pan boil the peppers in a small frying pan with the oil. In a medium sauce pan boil the 2 cups of water then add the 3 cans of bean, simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt pork, onions and peppers and stir continue cooking for 10 minutes drain the water and serve over the rice. Serve with cornbread for a delicious meal. Serves 6

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Ingredients

1 pound of fresh ground beef or turkey

1 green (or red) pepper (sliced)

1 medium onion (diced)

1- 10 ounce can of cream of chicken soup

1 cup of fresh tomatoes (sliced)

1/4 cup of green chilies (chopped)

1/2 cup sharp cheese (shredded)

1/3 cup tortilla chips

2 tablespoons of chili powder

1 tablespoon of crushed red peppers (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, fry beef until done, mix beef, cream of chicken soup, tomatoes, chilies, onion, chili powder, crushed peppers and green pepper. Set aside. Crush tortilla chips, add to previous mixture, layer until your pan is full. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 35 minutes. Serves 6.

BURRITOS

Ingredients

1 pound of meat (your choice) cooked

1 medium onion (diced)

1- 12 ounce can of refried beans

2 cups of shredded lettuce

1 cup of fresh tomatoes (diced)

2 cups of shredded cheese (any type)

1 cup of sour cream 1

jar of taco sauce or salsa

1 - 8 count package of soft flat tortilla shells

Preheat the oven 325 degrees and warm your shells for 10 minutes.

Lay out all your ingredients, place the meat or meat substitute in the center in an even layer, then add your beans and other ingredients in a layer format. Wrap your burrito and eat!

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