Mexican

Chipotle Chile Sauce

Chipotle Chile Sauce A simple, hot smoky table sauce that is delicious with grilled meats You can also sprinkle it on tacos 3 fresh tomatillos, husked & washed2 cloves garlic, unpeeled3 canned chiles chipotles, seeded1/4 tsp salt Lay a square of aluminum foil in a cast iron skillet set over medium heat; set the tomatillos […]

Merengado

Merengado 4 cups milk1 cup granulated sugar1 stick cinnamon, crushedRind of 1 lemon, grated4 egg whites1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tsp anise flavoring Combine milk, the 1 cup sugar, cinnamon & lemon rind in a large saucepan & bring rapidly to a boil Lower the heat & simmer for 5 min Strain; cool Beat egg whites […]

Ground Beef Picadillo (Ground Beef Filling)

Ground Beef Picadillo (Ground Beef Filling) This is ideal for filling tacos, flautas & taquitos 2 Tbsp olive oil1 lb lean ground beef2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 1/2 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic3 slices bread, chopped1/4 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp Mexican oregano1/2 tsp salt, or to taste1/2 tsp ground pepper Heat a skillet over medium heat, […]