Delicious Mexican Food Recipe


Mexican Skillet Steak
Mexican Skillet Steak from thestayathomechef.com

Introduction

Mexican cuisine is famous for its rich and bold flavors. It is a fusion of Spanish and indigenous ingredients and techniques. Mexican food is known for its use of spices, chilies, and fresh vegetables. In this article, we will be sharing a delicious Mexican food recipe that you can make at home.

Ingredients

To make this Mexican food recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Follow these instructions to make this delicious Mexican food recipe:
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. Add the drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes until it is heated through.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the flour tortillas. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top of the tortillas.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the tortillas.
  11. Serve hot with additional salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

This Mexican food recipe serves six people. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 590
  • Total fat: 23g
  • Saturated fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 84mg
  • Sodium: 1,669mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 58g
  • Dietary fiber: 10g
  • Total sugars: 8g
  • Protein: 36g

Conclusion

This delicious Mexican food recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It is also a great recipe to make for a party or potluck. The bold flavors and spices will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!

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