Category: Sides

  • Grilled Steak Burritos

    Grilled Steak Burritos

    These grilled steak burritos feature a delicious Pico de Gallo; full of authentic flavors and ready in under thirty minutes.
    https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43967/grilled-steak-burritos-avocado-pico-de-gallo-recipe/

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    Directions

    In a baking dish, rub steak with cumin, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil.

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in small saucepan. Add remaining clove garlic and sauce until fragrant, around 1 minute. Add black beans and sauce until thickened, around 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    In a medium sized bowl, stir together tomatoes, red onion, 3 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir in avocado and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Heat grill to high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side once grill is hot. Let sit for 5 minutes and slice thinly on the diagonal.

    In a small bowl, stir together rice and remaining 2 tbsp cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Rub a large nonstick skillet with remaining olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add tortillas and heat, around 15-30 seconds per side.

    In the centre of each tortilla, place small mound of rice, beans, avocado Pico de Gallo, several slices of steak, lettuce and, if desired, sprinkling of cheese and spoonful of sour cream. Carefully roll tortilla around the filling, pulling in sides as you roll. Return burritos to BBQ grill and lightly crisp; around 30 seconds per side. Serve immediately.

  • Crispy Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos

    Crispy Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos

    BBQ meets taco night with these delectable chipotle BBQ chicken tacos featuring a creamy charred corn salsa and an array of your favorite authentic flavors.
    https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chipotle-bbq-chicken-tacos/

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    Salsa Crema






    Directions

    In a large pot; combine olive oil, chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, thyme and salt. Set over medium-high heat and cook until spices are fragrant; around 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add ketchup, honey, dijon and beer. Stir to combine and bring sauce to a simmer.

    Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beer to thin sauce if needed. Once chicken is cooked, shred with two forks. Heat your BBQ grill to medium-high heat.

    Meanwhile, make the salsa crema. Combine avocado and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt.

    Warm tortillas for 20-30 seconds in the microwave to make pliable. On a baking sheet, rub tortillas with olive oil. Lay flat and layer with cheese and BBQ chicken. Fold over to make taco. Transfer individual tacos to your BBQ and grill until lightly charred and cheese is melted.

    Collect tacos from the grill. Serve with salsa crema dolloped on top, season with cilantro.

  • Chipotle Mango Quesadillas

    Chipotle Mango Quesadillas

    Chipotle mango quesadillas are deliciously sweet and smoky and irresistibly perfect for your next BBQ spread!
    https://cookingontheweekends.com/smoky-chipotle-mango-quesadilla-recipe/

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    Directions

    In a small bowl, mix chipotles with Cotija cheese and set aside.

    Coat bottom of a large sauce pan with the oil.

    Place pan over medium heat, add 1 tortilla in the center of the pan and sprinkle with even layer of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle an another even layer of Cotija-chipotle mixture on top.

    Once melted, add half of the cilantro leaves on top and place 4 slices of mango on half of the prepared tortilla (still in the pan).

    Squeeze lime juice over everything and use spatula to fold the tortilla together, keeping mango on the bottom. Gently press on top to be sure everything is held together.

    Remove the quesadilla from the pan, place it on a clean, dry cutting board and cut into desired slices.

    Repeat for however many tortillas you’d like to make!

  • Simple Tostadas

    Simple Tostadas

    Classic, versatile and customisable tostadas featuring refried beans, shredded chicken, cheese, guacamole and any of your other favourite toppings!
    https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/easy-tostadas/

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    Directions

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush or spray each side of tortilla with oil, sprinkle with salt and arrange a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes, flip and bake for 4 more minutes, or until crispy and golden – be careful not to burn!

    Heat refried beans in a saucepan. Spread a large spoonful on finished tostada shell. Spread a layer of guacamole and sprinkle with cheese. Add shredded chicken on top.

    Top with desired toppings but be mindful not to load the tostadas too high or they will be tricky to eat. Eat with your hands and enjoy!

  • Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup

    Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup

    A deliciously smokey and hearty 1-pot chipotle black bean tortilla soup ready in under an hour; with delicious chipotle salsa, black beans, tasty avocado and crispy baked tortillas.
    https://minimalistbaker.com/chipotle-black-bean-tortilla-soup/

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    Directions

    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, garlic, onion, pepper and salt and pepper. Stir and cook for four to five minutes, stirring frequently until onions are soft and translucent.

    Add cumin and chili powder, stir to coat ingredients. Add salsa, vegetable stock and coconut sugar. Stir to combine, increase heat to medium and bring to a low boil.

    Once boiling, add black beans and corn and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally. The longer the soup simmers, the more flavor it will have.

    Top with desired toppings such as cilantro, cheese, avocado, lime juice or hot sauce.

    Tortilla Strips

    Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut Sonora Tortillas into small strips and line on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Bake until golden and crispy, around 7-10 minutes.

  • Easy Homemade Queso Blanco

    Easy Homemade Queso Blanco

    This simple and delicious homemade queso blanco is deliciously cheesy and packed with authentic flavors to bring any meal or snack to life!
    https://www.thecookierookie.com/easy-restaurant-style-white-queso/#wprm-recipe-container-30294

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    Garnish



    Directions

    In a small saucepan, heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat. Stir in cornstarch and whisk to combine.

    Bring contents to a simmer but do not boil (when it begins to bubble, it’s ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

    Immediately stir in cheese in batches, starting with the white American cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low. Be sure to CONSTANTLY whisk ingredients until cheese melts completely. Once melted, add more. Do not stop stirring, you must continue to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

    Once the cheese in done, add in shredded mozzarella, being sure to constantly whisk while cheese melts. If you prefer your dip to be thicker, add more mozzarella cheese.

    Once all cheese is melted, stir in jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

    If you would like queso to be browned, pour into a small nonstick skillet and place in oven. Broil for 3/4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown.

    Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños if desired.

    Cut Sonora Tortillas into triangle chips and bake on a nonstick sheet at 350 degrees until golden and crispy. Serve with queso.