Mexican
Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky 1 (4 lb) flank steak1/2 onion, diced1/4 tsp thyme2 bay leaves2 Tbsp salt2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tsps black pepper2 whole cloves1/2 cup vinegar1 cup dry red wine1 cup Worcestershire sauce1 cup soy sauce Partially freeze meat to make slicing easier Trim fat & gristle from flank steak Cut meat with grain into very […]
Tex-Mex Chili Gravy
Tex-Mex Chili Gravy 4 dried red New Mexico chiles*8 dried red ancho chiles*1 lb ground beef4 cups beef stock1 medium onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 Tbsp bacon drippings (optional)2 tsps cumin seeds, toasted & ground1/2 tsp Mexican oregano1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp Masa Harina
Bolitas
Bolitas (Sweet Christmas Tamales) 2 lb hojas (corn husks)2 lb masa1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup warm water, as needed2 Tbsp cinnamon1 cup dry raisins4 tsps aniseed Soak corn husks in hot water for 20 or 30 min until pliable St& in a pan to let them drain Mix masa with shortening, […]