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Easy Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe

February 25, 2023 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Quesadillas filled with melted cheese and sautéed vegetable mixture. There are slices of avocado and cilantro leaves garnishing the quesadilla wedges and small bowls in the background filled with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
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If you need to prepare an easy meal, you can't go wrong with cheesy vegetarian quesadillas.  Vegetable quesadillas are not only delicious, but they are super quick and easy as well!

Here I'm absolutely delighted to share with you an easy recipe for this scrumptious Mexican food!

What Is A Quesadilla?

Quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of tortillas filled with cheese and sometimes various other ingredients. The filled tortillas are then fried resulting in crispy tortillas and melted cheese.

There are many different variations of quesadillas, but typically cheese is a common filling ingredient.

A traditional quesadilla from Mexico uses corn tortillas and may contain the Mexican cheese called Oaxaca. These are cooked on a comal, and may be served with guacamole and/or salsa.

The US typically uses flour tortillas, and very often use Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese as part of the quesadilla filling. In addition to guacamole and salsa, sour cream is a common accompaniment.

Here I will share a recipe for easy and delicious veggie quesadillas which you will absolutely love!

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

You will love this easy quesadilla recipe because:

  • You'll enjoy some scrumptious quesadillas with lots of gooey cheese and colorful beautiful veggies!
  • This recipe is quick! You can have dinner on the table in about 20 minutes.
  • It's a great option for Meatless Monday!
  • This recipe uses simple ingredients easily found at your local grocery store.

So now let me tell you what you'll need to make these quesadillas!

🥘 Ingredients

A white bowl containing sliced mini sweet peppers and sliced red onion, tortillas, and bowls containing shredded cheese, salt and pepper, fajita seasoning, and olive oil.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this veggie quesadilla recipe:

  • Flour tortillas (can use whole wheat tortillas if you like)
  • Olive oil
  • Fajita seasoning - I used Badia Fajita seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red onion
  • Sweet multicolored peppers (small sweet peppers)
  • Cheddar cheese (can sub Monterey Jack, or use a combination of these two cheeses)

A favorite fajita seasoning of mine is Badia Fajita Seasoning. This seasoning is a blend of spices that includes salt, chili pepper, and dehydrated garlic and onion. If you don't have this seasoning, then use your favorite fajita seasoning or simply season with salt and pepper to taste when seasoning is called for in this recipe.

I used small sweet peppers in a variety of colors for this recipe. You can also sub red bell pepper and green bell pepper.

💭 Top tip

The cheese you use needs to be shredded. This will help it to melt better and a top tip is to shred it yourself for added meltability!

Garnishes

Recommended garnishes include guacamole, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and your favorite salsa.

🔪 Instructions

Begin by heating up olive oil in a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion, peppers, salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Now saute for around 7-10 minutes (stir often) or until the veggies are softened and tender. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove this mixture and place on a plate. Take the skillet off the heat and turn down to medium heat if you had it on medium-high heat.

Sliced red onion, and colored bell peppers with seasonings sprinkled over the vegetables.

Assemble your Quesadillas by laying each tortilla down separately. Add shredded cheese (1 cup split into thirds) to 3 separate tortillas. Top each with ⅓ of the veggie mixture to these tortillas. Top with the remainder of the cheese split into thirds so that each tortilla is layered with cheese, veggie mixture, then more cheese. Now top each with remaining tortillas.

Tortillas placed on a wooden cutting board. 2 of the tortillas are topped with shredded cheese and a sautéed vegetable mixture.

Place the skillet back on the stove on medium heat. Pan fry both sides of each quesadilla (flatten a bit with a spatula) for around 1-2 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

A metal spatula pressed down on a flour tortilla in a cast iron pan.

Time To Enjoy Your Delicious Quesadilla!

To serve your quesadilla, first cut it into wedges. A pizza cutter works very well for this! Then enjoy with some delicious accompaniments! These are perfect served with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Scatter some sliced jalapeños and cilantro for the finishing touch!

Quesadillas filled with melted cheese and sautéed vegetable mixture. There are slices of avocado and cilantro leaves garnishing the quesadilla wedges.

To make this a complete meal, serve with some refried beans, or some delicious Mexican Borracho Beans.

Buen Provecho!!

Some Variations To Consider

These quesadillas are so easily customizable. Here are some variations to consider:

  • Want to add some protein? Throw in some black beans to the cooked vegetable mixture.
  • Add a little chili powder if you'd like to spice this up a bit!
  • To make this vegan, use vegan cheese

FAQ

Does a quesadilla have to have meat?

A quesadilla does not have to include meat. There are many different types of quesadillas, including a simple quesadilla with a cheese filling, and this one containing colorful veggies!

Do you use vegetable oil for quesadillas?

You don't actually have to use any oil to brown tortillas for quesadillas. Dry frying the tortillas will turn them a lovely crispy golden brown without any oil.

What is the best cheese to use for quesadillas?

Be sure to use shredded cheese in your quesadillas. Some great shredded cheeses to use include the Mexican cheese Oaxaca, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.

Some Other Mexican Food Recipes You May Enjoy!

Here are some other Mexican food recipes that you may enjoy:

  • Easy and Supremely Delicious Spicy Guacamole
  • Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican Shrimp)
  • Easy To Make Spicy Mexican Rice

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Cheers!

Grace

Quesadillas filled with melted cheese and sautéed vegetable mixture. There are slices of avocado and cilantro leaves garnishing the quesadilla wedges and small bowls in the background filled with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.

Easy Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadilla Recipe

Grace
Enjoy this colorful and cheesy vegetarian quesadilla recipe! Served with guacamole and sour cream, these quesadillas are perfect for Meatless Monday or anytime you crave a delish veggie meal!
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 servings
Calories 605 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet use a nonstick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 6 each flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning I used Badia Fajita Seasoning
  • ½ ts salt
  • ¼ ts pepper
  • ½ red onion sliced thinly
  • 2 cups sweet multicolored peppers cut widthwise into bite sized pieces; can sub your fave bell peppers cut into your bite sized shape of choice!)
  • 2 cups cheddar shredded (may need a little more or less)

Optional Garnishes

  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • jalapenos sliced
  • cilantro chopped
  • salsa

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating up olive oil in a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion, peppers, salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Now saute for around 7-10 minutes (stir often) or until the veggies are softened and tender. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Remove this mixture and place on a plate. Take the skillet off the heat and turn down to medium heat if you had it on medium-high heat.
    Sliced red onion, and colored bell peppers with seasonings sprinkled over the vegetables.
  • Assemble your Quesadillas by laying each tortilla down separately. Add shredded cheese (1 cup split into thirds) to 3 separate tortillas. Top each with ⅓ of the veggie mixture to these tortillas. Top with the remainder of the cheese split into thirds so that each tortilla is layered with cheese, veggie mixture, then more cheese. Now top each with remaining tortillas.
    Tortillas placed on a wooden cutting board. 2 of the tortillas are topped with shredded cheese and a sautéed vegetable mixture.
  • Place the skillet back on the stove on medium heat. Pan fry both sides of each quesadilla (flatten a bit with a spatula) for around 1-2 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
    Browned tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and sautéed vegetables. There is a blue pair of tongs lifting up one of the tortillas to show the filling.
  • To serve your quesadilla, first cut it into wedges. A pizza cutter works very well for this!
    A browned quesadilla with a pizza cutter on top held by someone's hand demonstrating how to use it to cut the quesadilla tortilla into wedges.
  • Then enjoy with some delicious accompaniments! These are perfect served with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Scatter some sliced jalapeños and cilantro for the finishing touch!
    Quesadillas filled with melted cheese and sautéed vegetable mixture. There are slices of avocado and cilantro leaves garnishing the quesadilla wedges and small bowls in the background filled with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.

Notes

The nutrition information doesn't include nutrition for the fajita seasoning or any optional garnishes that you may choose to enjoy with these quesadillas. 
The cheese you use needs to be shredded. This will help it to melt better and a top tip is to shred it yourself for added meltability!
A pizza cutter is ideal for cutting your quesadilla into wedges. 
These quesadillas are scrumptious served with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and/or sour cream.  Scatter some sliced jalapenos and chopped cilantro over as well!

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 29gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1353mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8541IUVitamin C: 305mgCalcium: 827mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese quesadilla, quesadilla, vegetarian quesadilla
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Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

June 6, 2022 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl with slices of lime

If you are looking for an easy and delicious Cilantro Lime Rice recipe then you've come to the right place!

I am TRULY a riceaholic. And one of my favorite ways to prepare rice is the ever popular Cilantro Lime Rice.

It's best made with the KING of rices, basmati rice. A fair bit of lime juice and plenty of chopped cilantro make this dish absolutely superb. It's fragrant, delicious, and makes a perfect side dish to accompany any number of dishes!

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious side dish:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati white rice
  • 2 cups water (can sub chicken broth)
  • Juice of 1.5 limes (split)
  • ½ ts salt (plus additional to taste)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

The kind of rice I like to use in this dish is basmati rice. Basmati rice is aromatic and cooks up nice and fluffy which is perfect for this dish!

Bunch of cilantro, salt in a white dish, a cut up lime, rice in a glass bowl and olive oil in a glass bowl

You may already have most of these ingredients available! Once you've gathered these ingredients, now it's time to enjoy making some delicious cilantro rice with lime!

Easy Instructions

It's SUPER EASY to make this dish!

Begin by heating up the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir 2 minutes making sure all the grains of rice have been coated with the oil.

Grains of rice coated in oil with a wooden spoon

Add the water (or chicken broth), lime juice from 1 lime, and salt, and bring to the boil. Now put on a low simmer, cover, and simmer for around 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.

Cooked fluffy rice in a pan with a fork

The rice is now beautifully cooked and fluffy, as you can see in the photo above!

Finally, stir in the cilantro and add the juice of the ½ lime. Taste and add additional salt if needed.

Cilantro Lime Rice with a blue spoon and slices of lime

Your rice is now ready to enjoy!

Some Variations To Consider

Consider the following variations on this recipe, according to your tastes!

You may want to add:

  • Lime zest - to make this even more zesty!
  • Green chilies - a few green chiles would give this a nice spicy edge to it!
  • Black beans - stirring in some cooked black beans could make this into a meal on its own!

How To Serve This Delectable Rice Dish!

Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl with cilantro and lime in the background

This dish is perfect served as a side dish to accompany your favorite meals. It's also a wonderful addition to taco bowls!

Adding this seasoned rice dish to your homemade burrito or burrito bowls would also be absolutely fantastic!

Your entire family will love this Cilantro Lime Rice! Enjoy!

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana (Mexican Shrimp)

Camarones a la Mexicana in a cast iron pan

Easy And Supremely Delicious Spicy Guacamole!

Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle and cilantro as garnish

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Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl with limes

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Grace
If you are looking for an easy and delicious Cilantro Lime Rice recipe then you've come to the right place! Made with basmati rice, this dish is fragrant, delicious, and makes a perfect side dish to accompany any number of dishes!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 servings
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati white rice
  • 2 cups water can sub chicken broth
  • 1.5 each limes juiced
  • ½ ts salt plus additional to taste
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Begin by heating up the oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir 2 minutes making sure all the grains of rice have been coated with the oil.
    Grains of rice coated in oil with a wooden spoon
  • Add the water (or chicken broth), lime juice from 1 lime, and salt, and bring to the boil. Now put on a low simmer, cover, and simmer for around 10-12 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
    Cooked fluffy rice in a pan with a fork
  • Finally, stir in the cilantro and add the juice of the ½ lime. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
    Cilantro Lime Rice with a blue spoon and slices of lime
  • Your rice is now ready to enjoy!
    Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl with slices of lime

Notes

This dish is perfect served as a side dish to accompany your favorite meals. It's also a wonderful addition to taco bowls!
Adding this seasoned rice dish to your homemade burrito or burrito bowls would also be absolutely fantastic!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 401mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cilantro lime rice, Rice
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Easy Guacamole With Sour Cream And Tomatillos!

March 30, 2022 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle garnished with cilantro
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Most people are familiar with the delicious Mexican dip called guacamole! Traditionally it consists of avocado, lime juice, onion, chilies, cilantro, salt and pepper. This version is SO DELICIOUS!

Here I want to share with you another version which is equally yummy! Guacamole with sour cream and tomatillos!

Why You Need To Try This!

I truly believe you need to make this variation on the traditional guacamole because:

  • It's easy and delicious!
  • Sour cream is always welcome!
  • The taste is so very tangy and creamy!
  • This version includes roasted tomatillo and serrano which add an extra layer of depth to this dip!
  • It's so fun to try a new variation on the customary guac we are used to!
  • You will enjoy this version which is inspired by the guac made in the Zacatecas region of Mexico, as mentioned in the book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!

1,000 FOODS TO EAT BEFORE YOU DIE

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die Front Jacket
1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. Guacamole was food #12 on my quest to prepare and eat each of the foods listed in the book. Ms. Sheraton describes a guacamole which is made with tomatillos and sour cream in the North-Central Zacatecas region of Mexico. It was exciting to me to read about this variation on the traditional guacamole, so I knew I had to try it!

Ingredients You Will Need To Make This Guacamole

avocado, onion, sour cream in a glass bowl, cilantro, serrano pepper, lime, and tomatillo

You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious "avocado sauce," which is what the word "guacamole" actually means!

  • Avocado - recommendation is to use Hass, which is THE BEST type to use for guacamole!
  • Sour Cream
  • Tomatillos
  • Olive oil
  • Lime
  • Cilantro
  • Onion
  • Serrano pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

The combination of these ingredients is just heavenly! So once you have gathered all your ingredients let's make this guac!

Here Are The Easy Instructions!

This delicious Mexican dip is super easy to make! Start by roasting seasoned and sliced tomatillo and serrano pepper until softened.

Slices of tomatillo and sliced serrano pepper
Seasoned and sliced tomatillo and serrano
Roasted slices of tomatillo and serrano pepper
Tomatillo and serrano after roasting

Now add the roasted tomatillo and serrano to a bowl, or molcajete if you have one! (A molcajete is the Mexican version of a mortar.) Then add the avocado, and mash away!

Avocados, tomatillos, and serranos in a molcajete
Avocado and roasted tomatillo and serrano in a molcajete
Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle
Mashed avocado, tomatillo, and serrano

The last step is to add sour cream, lime juice, onions, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.

guacamole with minced onion, cilantro, and sour cream in a molcajete with a pestle

Combine and your Zacatecas style Guacamole With Sour Cream with Tomatillos is ready to enjoy!

What To Eat With This Mexican Creamy Dip!

Eat this guacamole with chips, tacos, tostadas, chalupas, salad, toast. etc. etc. On its own or a dip for veggies it is amazing!

I do hope you will try this soon!

Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle and garnished with cilantro

Some Other Mexican Recipes You May Enjoy!

Easy and Supremely Delicious Spicy Guacamole

Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle and cilantro as garnish

Chalupas Poblanas

Chalupas Poblanas

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Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle garnished with cilantro

Easy Guacamole With Sour Cream And Tomatillos!

Grace
This variation on the traditional guacamole is so very delicious and MUST be tried!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Cooling time 10 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course accompaniment, sauces
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3 people
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

  • molcajete nice to use one if you have it! But optional of course 😊

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large avocado use Hass if you can; sub 2 small/mini avocados for one large
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1-2 tomatillos sliced or cut up into small pieces
  • 1 serrano pepper cut into small pieces
  • ½ lime juice from ½ of a lime
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro torn into small pieces or chopped; can stir it all in or reserve some for garnish
  • ¼ cup onion minced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 ts olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400F. Add sliced/cut up tomatillos and serrano to an ovenproof baking pan. Drizzle the olive oil and add a pinch of both salt and pepper. Roast in your oven for around 15 minutes or until the tomatillos and serrano have softened. Remove from your oven and allow to cool (should take around 10 minutes).
    Roasted slices of tomatillo and serrano pepper
  • Now add the roasted tomatillo and serrano to a bowl, or molcajete if you have one! (A molcajete is the Mexican version of a mortar.) Then add the avocado(s), and mash away!
    Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle
  • The last step is to add sour cream, lime juice, onions, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
    guacamole with minced onion, cilantro, and sour cream in a molcajete with a pestle
  • Stir to combine well and your Zacatecas style Guac with Sour Cream and Tomatillos is ready to enjoy!
    Guacamole in a molcajete with a pestle garnished with cilantro

Notes

Eat this guacamole with chips, tacos, tostadas, chalupas, salad, toast. etc. etc. On its own or a dip for veggies it is amazing!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword avocado, dip, guacamole
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Incredible Camarones a la Mexicana

August 6, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Shrimp with diced tomatoes, cilantro and onion in a white bowl with a blue paisley design
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One of my favorite dishes ever is Mexican Shrimp, or Camarones a la Mexicana.

Ingredients For Camarones a la Mexicana

Now this is my kind of fast food! Simple prep of the following ingredients:

  • Shrimp - peel and devein
  • Spices - gather salt, pepper, and cayenne
  • Garlic, serrano pepper, and onion - mince (using a food processor makes this super quick and easy!)
  • Tomato - dice (you can use 1 large tomato, or 2 Roma tomatoes)
  • Lime - juice of a lime
  • Cilantro - chop up a handful

The quantity of serrano pepper and cayenne that I use in this recipe does make this a very spicy dish! If you prefer a milder dish, then you can reduce the number of serrano peppers and/or deseed them. Feel free to also adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your tastes.

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Fantastically Easy Mushroom Tostadas!

June 26, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Mushroom Tostadas

I am always on the lookout for amazing and delicious vegetarian recipes. Although I do eat meat, I absolutely LOVE vegetarian dishes and was sooo happy to find this recipe from @marisolcooks on Instagram!

This recipe is called “TOSTADAS DE CHAMPIÑONES” AKA Mushrooms Tostadas. I enjoyed this last evening and cannot rave enough about the flavor and the beauty of this dish!

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Easy Fall Apart Tender Barbacoa Tacos

June 25, 2020 by Grace 2 Comments

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Barbacoa Tacos
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What is Mexican Barbacoa?

"Barbacoa" (Spanish) translates to "barbecue" in English. 🙂 Americans think of barbecue as a method of cooking that involves either smoking, grilling, or roasting. However, in Mexico barbacoa refers to a cooking method that involves steaming or slow cooking over an open fire until the meat is fall apart tender.

In Central Mexico, barbacoa very often involves meat such as goat, lamb or mutton, cooked in an underground oven which has been dug into the ground. There is a great article from The Spruce Eats which goes into much more detail about Mexican barbacoa which I highly recommend reading!

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Easy and Scrumptious Pork Carnitas Tacos

June 21, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Shredded pork on flour tortillas garnished with onions, lime and cilantro with glass bowls filled with cilantro, lime wedges, and diced onions in the background.

I love Mexican cuisine. One of my favorite Mexican meals, is Pork Carnitas. I'm excited to share this easy and delicious recipe with you, and hope that this will become one of your favorite Mexican meals as well!

Why You Will Love This Carnitas Recipe!

You will love this carnitas recipe because:

  • It's easy! We will use the slow cooker so this simple recipe is mostly hands off and only requires a few ingredients
  • Slow cooking the pork will give you truly tender pork that will melt in your mouth
  • The seasonings we will use will give the pork an amazing flavor
  • It's the perfect dish to use for Taco Tuesday or whenever you enjoy taco night!
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How To Make Delicious Borracho Beans!

April 21, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Borracho Beans

Recently I've been thinking a lot more about pantry style cooking and Borracho Beans is the first thing that came to mind. My recipe does call for some fresh vegetables (onion and cilantro) and pork hock to be thrown in, but you could omit these for a true pantry meal!

What Are Borracho Beans?

Borracho Beans aka Frijoles Borrachos aka Drunken Beans. So called because these beans are made with beer! Borracho beans are a South Texas favorite. So, you can find these at many Mexican restaurants in South Texas. By the way, they differ from charro beans, in that charro beans are the version made without beer.

In goes the Beer!

I usually make a huge batch to serve at Christmas and had really been craving these lately. Now we have a huge batch for mostly Steve, Toby, and myself...it will be fun around our household over the next few days. 🙂

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Borracho Beans?

Pinto beans are used in this dish, and traditionally you will add a Mexican style beer. I used a 12 oz bottle of Lone Star beer which is what I had on hand (TX beer!), and added it to beans and pork hock that had been simmering for an hour. I then added diced tomatoes, and onion. Throw in a generous handful of cilantro toward the end of cooking, and you will have the most delicious beans ever! Strong and bold statement but really they are good!

Pork hock, pinto beans, onion, pinto bean seasoning, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lone star beer

Oh, and the seasoning! It's got to be Fiesta Brand Pinto Bean Seasoning! Made here in San Antonio, it's my go to seasoning for whenever I make the these delicious beans. This seasoning is just the best and I absolutely love it! Click here to purchase this most delicious pinto bean seasoning on Amazon.

Pinto bean seasoning, lone star beer, and pinto bean package
Pantry Ingredients Needed For Borracho Beans
Borracho Beans
Scrumptious Borracho Beans!

Don't they look absolutely scrumptious? I generally eat borracho beans accompanied by rice or sometimes with tortillas. You can also serve as a delicious side to any Mexican main dish, or any dish for that matter! I hope you might give this a try sometime!

Here Are Some Other Dishes You May Enjoy!

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Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans

Grace
Borracho Beans are beans made with beer! Super delicious and makes enough to feed an army, enjoy with rice or tortillas, or serve as a side to your favorite Mexican dish!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Overnight soak of beans 8 hrs
Total Time 10 hrs 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, South Texas
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pinto beans dry
  • 3 tablespoon Pinto Bean Seasoning I used Fiesta Brand! add additional seasoning at end to taste if desired
  • 12 oz beer dark Mexican beer is preferred but I used Lone Star
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1-2 pork hocks can substitute 4-5 strips of cut up bacon if preferred
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • salt to taste (optional)
  • pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and sort the beans, and cover with water to soak overnight in a large pot.
  • Drain and rinse the beans, then add water to cover the beans about one inch above surface of the beans. Add pork hock.
    Pinto beans and pork hock in a pan
  • Bring the beans to the boil, and skim off any scum that might rise to the top.
  • Lower the heat to where it will simmer (around med low or so), add 3 tablespoon of Pinto Bean Seasoning, stir, cover and simmer for 1 hr.
  • Add your beer! Also add the diced onion, and tomatoes at this time. Stir, and bring back to the boil, then lower again to a simmer and simmer 1 additional hour.
    onions, beans, diced tomatoes and broth in a pot
  • Taste your beans to make sure they are tender. If not, continue cooking until tender. Add chopped cilantro at the end of the cooking. Add salt and pepper, or additional pinto bean seasoning to taste.
    cilantro and lone star beer

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Notes

These pinto beans are so delicious served with rice or tortillas!  You can also serve these as a scrumptious side to accompany your favorite Mexican dish or any dish!  Enjoy!!
Keyword beans, pinto beans
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