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Easy Loaded Chicken Tostadas

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided; plus more if necessary 6 flour tortillas OR one package storebought tostados (located next to tortilla shells) 1 pound ground chicken (ground turkey may be substituted) 1 small sweet vidalia onion, diced small one medium/large red bell pepper, seeded and diced small (another color may be substituted) 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed about 1 1/2 cups red salsa, divided; plus more for serving if desired 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste one 16-ounce can refried black beans or refried beans 1 cup diced or crumbled queso fresco or Mexican shredded cheese blend 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced into small chunks, optional for garnishing 1/4 cup finely minced fresh cilantro and/or thinly sliced green onions, optional for garnishing Read the Instructions here  

Mexican Corn with Lemon and Chile

Add to ❤ Favorites This Mexican corn or corn in the cup, with lemon and chile is totally addicting. Combining the sweetness of corn, the heat of chile, the zestiness of lemon, and some salty cheese puts this over the top. Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. This corn is killer! Ingredients for 2-3 servings 1 15 oz can of sweet corn 1/2 of a lemon squeezed 1 t ancho chile 1/2 T sriracha or cholula 2 T parmesan fresh or even from the can 1 T butter More ancho chile and parmesan for garnishing Cilantro (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Add to ❤ Favorites An easy and delicious from-scratch recipe for cheesy chicken enchiladas. Ingredients for 6-8 servings 4 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 15-ounce cans chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup sour cream 2-3 shakes Tabasco (or similar hot sauce), Optional kosher salt, to taste 4 ounces (1/2 block) cream cheese (low fat is fine) 1 7-oz can mild green chilis 14-16 ounces cooked, shredded chicken (about 3 1/2 cups) 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, divided 8-10 medium flour or corn tortillas Read the Instructions here  

Mini Chicken Chimichangas

Add to ❤ Favorites These Mini Chicken Chimichangas are mini Mexican appetizers filled with creamy chicken and spicy Pepper Jack cheese. Ingredients for 16-20 servings 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 Tablespoon Old El Paso taco seasoning 8 ounces Pepper Jack, shredded (about 2 cups) 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works well) 16-20 Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos & Fajitas 1 tablespoon butter, melted toppings: sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo Read the Instructions here  

Haley’s Garlic & Lime Guacamole

Add to ❤ Favorites Though this is a simple guacamole comprised of only four ingredients, it has a bright and vibrant flavor thanks to plenty of lime juice and minced garlic. Ingredients for 2 cups 4 just-ripe avocados (the flesh should yield a little when you press on it, and some brown color in the skin is fine. Just stay away from overripe avocados that look black and are squishy.) Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 4 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon salt Read the Instructions here  

Instant Pot Spicy Shredded Mexican Beef

Add to ❤ Favorites This Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Shredded Beef is the most delicious blend of tender strips of beef cooked in a rich and smoky Mexican seasoned tomato sauce! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 lbs. tender chuck roast, cut in half 8 oz. tomato sauce, preferably a Mexican brand 3 tbsp. chipotle sauce ½ cup beef broth 1 handful of fresh cilantro, divided zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. canola oil Read the Instructions here  

Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4-6 servings SPICY BLACK BEAN MIXTURE 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion 10oz. can petite diced tomatoes with green chiles 15oz. can black beans ½ tsp chipotle powder ½ tsp cumin ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp salt NACHOS 8oz. sturdy corn tortilla chips 4oz. cheddar, shredded* 1 Roma tomato 1 jalapeño ⅓ cup pickled red onions Handful cilantro ¼ cup sour cream Read the Instructions here  

Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls

Add to ❤ Favorites These flavorful Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls are a delicious way to lighten up your menu and you won’t believe how quick and easy they are to prepare! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1-1/2 cups brown basmati rice 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound lean ground turkey 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (homemade or store-bought) 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (I used mild) 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup frozen corn (no need to thaw) Read the Instructions here  

Fiesta Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Cauliflower Mexican Rice

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings Mexican Cauliflower Rice 1 head of cauliflower 1 Tbs olive oil Salt and Pepper 1 can sweet kernel corn, drained 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes 1/2 Tbs onion powder 1/2 Tbs chili powder 1/2 Tbs cumin 2 Tbs lime juice 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves 10 grams Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (1 stick from the stick pack) Fiesta Chicken 1/2 Tbs cumin 1/2 Tbs chili powder 1/2 Tbs onion powder 10 grams Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (1 stick from stick pack) salt and pepper to taste 2 large, or 4 small chicken breasts 1 Tbs olive oil Dressing 1/2 a bunch of cilantro 3-4 green onions, tips cut off 1 cup plain greek yogurt 1/3 cup salsa verde 10 grams Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides 1 Tbs lime juice Salt and pepper to taste A little olive oil to get desired consistency. Read the Instructions here  

Mexican Corn Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites A Can’t-Stop-Eating-It delicious way to serve corn, inspired by the famous Mexican Street corn! I urge you to use fresh corn if you can, but this is still super made with frozen corn. Watch the quick video below to see my mess-free way to cut corn off the the cob! Serves 6 – 8 as a side, leftovers keep well. Ingredients for 8 servings 4 whole corn on the cob (or 5 cups frozen corn, not thawed) 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise (I use 2 tbsp) 3 tbsp sour cream (or yoghurt) 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (Note 1) 1 tbsp Jalapeno, deseeded and finely chopped 1 cup coriander / cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 1 cup shallots / scallions, green and pale green parts, finely sliced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped Salt & pepper, to taste Cotija or Feta, to crumble (optional) (Note 2) Read the Instructions here  

Mexican Style Cheesy Ravioli Bake

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings For the Sauce: 1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted tomatoes, with juices 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 cup regular chicken broth 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed well and drained ½ cup sliced black olives, drained 1½ TB granulated sugar 1 TB oregano 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika For the Casserole: 1 package (20 oz) frozen cheese ravioli 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese Garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, hot sauce Read the Instructions here  

Habanero Peach Pork Burgers

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 burgers 2 pounds ground pork 2 tbsp El Yucateco Green Habanero Sauce 1-15 oz can of sliced peaches in juice (NOT SYRUP) 1/4 cup of juice from canned canned peaches 1/4-1/3 cup diced red onions (depending on personal tastes) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove or 1/4 tsp granulated garlic 1/3 tsp salt +/- to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper +/- to taste 1/4 cup panko Peach jam/preserves Queso Fresco; crumbled Lettuce 8 hamburger buns Read the Instructions here