A few months ago, I posted a week of Mexican recipes for your enjoyment.  Last week, I made some shredded Mexican beef and wanted to give you the recipe to add to the collection. 

This recipe is great for burritos, tacos, taquitos, and more.  I usually cook a 3-4 pound roast with this recipe and then save half of the cooked roast for the freezer.  It’s nice to pull the cooked beef out of the freezer and have meat that’s ready to use!
 In a crock pot add:

roast (I use one that’s about 3 pounds.)
1 onion, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
2 beef boullion cubes
Adobo seasoning (salt …read more

Last month, we had Mexican Fiesta Week and somehow this recipe for chicken enchiladas was not included.   I won’t hold out on you any longer.  These chicken enchiladas are yummy.

1 large carton sour cream
2 large chicken breasts or canned chicken, chopped
1 small can of green chiles
1 package of dry ranch mix
sprinkle of red pepper
4 oz (1/2 pack) of cheddar cheese
8 oz (1 pack) Mexican cheese
18 pk of flour tortilla shells
1 large can of enchilada sauce

In large mixing bowl mix sour cream, chicken, red pepper, dry ranch mix, green chilies, and cheese (set aside some cheese for topping).  Put 2 tablespoons …read more

In years past, I would buy the fajita seasoning packets and sprinkle them on my fajita meat.  I’ve decided that there must be an inexpensive and easy way to make my own seasoning.  Here’s what I’ve decided . . .

Sorry. I don’t have an exact recipe. For the fajita seasoning I usually add:
chili powder
Adobo
garlic powder
paprika
sugar
cumin
crushed chicken bouillon cube
You can make a larger batch of the seasoning so that you have it for several meals. It’s very inexpensive to make.

To make the fajitas, you’ll need:
two onions, sliced
one bell pepper, sliced
1 or 1 1/2 lbs chicken, sliced or cut into small pieces
oil
fajita …read more

We’re still celebrating with Mexican food week at Keeping the Castle.  Here’s a recipe for some yummy and easy taco soup.  My husband says that this is not taco soup.  He says it is taco chili.  lol I have no clue where the original recipe came from because I have seen it all around the internet.

You’ll need:

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 package dry taco seasoning
1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 cans pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 15 oz can of corn, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
Adobo seasoning (or salt and …read more

It’s Mexican food week at Keeping the Castle and here’s another one of my favorite recipes, Black Beans & Rice.  I just gotta warn you though, this is one of those recipes that tastes great but looks a little questionable.  It smells good too.

You’ll need:

black beans and rice package (I usually use Zatarain’s or Vigo brand.)
1 lb ground beef (can use less)
1/2 diced onion
1 can cream corn
1 can petite diced tomatoes
fresh or dried cilantro
2 cloves minced garlic (or powdered garlic)
1 beef bouillon cube
Adobo seasoning to taste
Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.

Brown ground beef and onions together, drain grease. …read more

As promised, here’s the recipe for my husband’s pico de gallo (fresh salsa).  It is so yummy!  We prefer to make it a few hours in advance so that the flavors can marinate together.

Ingredients:

fresh diced tomatoes, preferably Roma tomatoes
fresh diced onions
fresh finely sliced cilantro (leaf and stalk)
fresh diced jalapeno pepper (to make milder,  remove seeds)
minced garlic or garlic powder
lime juice
Adobo seasoning
salt (optional)

Chop up fresh ingredients and place into bowl.  Add seasonings.  There is not specific measurements.  As you can see in the picture, the main ingredient is fresh tomatoes.  All the other ingredients are according to your taste preferences.  Let …read more

I know I promised you all some Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo.  Sorry, I’m running a little bit late.  I had a big event last week which took up quite a bit of my time.  More on that later.

I do want to let you know about one of my favorite seasonings . . . Goya Adobo Seasoning.  None of my Mexican recipes would be complete without it.  Actually, I use this seasoning for all sorts of dishes.
To make all your dishes taste their very best, make sure you shake on Goya Adobo before cooking. Adobo’s perfect blend of garlic, …read more

How would you like to make pico de gallo?

What about black beans and rice?

Or taco soup?

What about chicken fajitas?

Is your mouth watering yet?  lol  This is just a sample of some recipes to come . . . and just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  Stay tuned! 
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