Mexican recipes
May 28th, 2010 at 08:54am
Under General+ Mexican+ rice+ sides
Serve this tasty rice with burritos or enchiladas!
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Ingredients
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small hot green chile, minced
1 C. long-grain brown rice
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
juice of 1/2 lime
1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
Directions
Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion, garlic, and chile, and saute over medium heat until golden.
Add rice and 2 1/2 cups water. Stir in cumin and oregano and bring to a simmer. Then cover and simmer gently until water is absorbed. This should take about 30 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro, then season with salt.
Tags: green rice, green rice recipes, mexican food, Mexican green rice recipes, Mexican recipes, side dish recipes, sides
By AllisonEvans
September 27th, 2009 at 04:52pm
Under cheesy+ chicken+ turkey
I grew up with this casserole and now I make it for my kids too. It’s a family favorite! It can be made during any season and the recipe can easily be doubled.
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Ingredients
l lb. ground turkey or meat
l 12-count pkg. corn tortillas
l can cream of mushroom soup or celery soup
2-3 C. shredded cheddar cheese
l can chopped green chilies
onions to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Mrs. Dash to taste
cumin to taste
1/4 C. milk
Tags: budget casserole recipe, budget cooking, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, casserole recipes, casseroles, chicken casserole recipes, low cost recipes, Mexican recipes, quick and easy recipes, turkey recipes
By NancyRadler
September 2nd, 2009 at 03:13pm
Under Mexican+ appetizer+ beef+ cheesy+ dips+ hamburger+ meat+ quick and easy
This is quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients
2 lb. ground beef
1 large tomato, diced into small cubes
2 packets taco seasoning
3 C. shredded lettuce
2 bricks Philadelphia cream cheese
2 C. shredded Colby/Monterey jack
1 16 oz. sour cream cheese
1 16 oz. jar mild salsa
1 large bag tortilla chips
Directions
Brown beef on medium high heat. When almost cooked, add the packets of taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat and let cool. In a bowl, blend together the cream cheese and the sour cream. Once the beef has cooled, layer on the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole. Layer the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the beef. Followed by the salsa, tomatoes, lettuce and finishing it off with the Colby/Monterey jack cheese.
Tags: appetizer, beef dip recipe, beef recipes, budget appetizer, budget appetizer recipe, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, ground beef appetizer, ground beef recipes, low cost appetizer, low cost recipes, Mexican recipes, quick and easy recipes, taco appetizer, taco appetizer recipe
By NancyRadler
August 14th, 2009 at 03:32pm
Under Mexican+ chicken+ soups
Quick and easy is what this delicious recipe is all about. It is even light enough to serve on warm days too.
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Ingredients
2 sm. bags ravioli (or tortellini) (meat or cheese or mixed)
4 C. homemade or canned broth or stock (you pick the flavor)
1/2 C. shredded carrots
1 box frozen spinach, thawed
2 tsp. dried parsley
4 grinds black pepper
Parmesan for garnish
Directions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water about 3 minutes (they will continue cooking in broth). Drain pasta and add back to pot with remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, about 5-8 minutes. You can add sliced chicken breast for a heartier soup. Serve with Keep Away the Vampires Cheesy Garlic Bread.
Tags: budget cooking, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, chicken recipe, low cost recipes, mexican pasta, Mexican recipes, soup recipes
By NancyRadler
August 10th, 2009 at 03:17pm
Under beef+ soups+ turkey
A hearty soup with ground beef, two types of beans, corn and cheese! This is a great meal for those cold winter nights or to take to a pot luck dinner.
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Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 sm. onion diced
1/8 Tbs. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. brown sugar
1-pkg. taco seasoning
1 15-oz. can kidney beans
1 15-oz. can pinto beans
1 15-oz. can pork ‘n beans
1 24-oz. bottle tomato juice
Optional garnish:
shredded cheese
sour cream
jalapenos
green onion
Greek yogurt
Tags: beef recipes, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, crockpot recipes, ground beef recipes, low cost recipes, Mexican recipes, soup recipes
By NancyRadler
June 15th, 2009 at 09:58am
Under chicken
A quick and easy meal that everyone in your family will love. Enjoy a creamy cheese chicken with a little spicy kick.
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Ingredients
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese
1/4 C. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
Tags: budget cooking recipes, mexican chicken, Mexican recipes
By Hillary
April 1st, 2009 at 10:44am
Under Mexican
This is almost like Taco Pie but better! And very economical too.
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Ingredients
1 box cornbread mix
1 lb. hamburger
1 pkg. taco mix
1/2 C. water
2 C. crushed corn chips
1 C. sour cream
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
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By Hillary
February 20th, 2009 at 08:25am
Under Mexican+ pasta
Spaghetti cooks in seasoned water for an intensely flavorful dish.
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Ingredients
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 C. onions, chopped
1/2 C. bell peppers, chopped
15 oz. tomato sauce
4 C. water
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
8 oz. thin spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 C. fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
Tags: budget cooking recipes, Mexican recipes, skillet recipes, spaghetti recipe
By Hillary
January 12th, 2009 at 09:59am
Under Mexican+ chicken
Feeding a family is a snap with this dinner that’s on the table in less than 30 minutes. This is a great way to do that.
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Ingredients
6 oz. refrigerated, cooked Southwest-flavor chicken breast strips (from 9- or 12-oz. pkg.)
1/2 C. Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
1 11.5 oz. pkg. Old El Paso® flour tortillas for burritos (eight 8-inch tortillas)
Cooking spray
2 C. finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz.)
1/4 C. sour cream
Tags: budget cooking recipes, Mexican recipes, quick chicken quesadillas
By Hillary
October 6th, 2008 at 11:41am
Under Mexican+ beans
The most important thing is that you will need is seat belts on your chairs to keep from falling on the floor, these beans are so good.
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Ingredients
Pinto beans
1/2-3/4 lb. bacon
1-2 onions
5-6 cloves garlic
1-2 bunches cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
Chilies (optional)
Tags: budget cooking recipes, Mexican recipes, pinto bean recipes, pinto beans
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