Chili Taco Burrito Fajita Sauce Recipes

SALSA ROJA RECIPE - MEXICAN RED TABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a food processor. Process until fairly smooth.
• Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add the salsa and it will sear quickly.
• Add cumin and bit of salt.
• Bring to a quick boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Season with salt if needed and stir.
• Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Serve it up in a squeeze bottle like they do in Mexican restaurants for fun!

CHUY'S BURRITO

Steps:

• For the carnitas: Add diced pork to a medium stockpot along with the lard, onion, beer, orange juice, salt and garlic and stir ingredients together. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then allow pork to cook, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and golden brown, about 2 hours.
• For the chile relleno: Meanwhile, set a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup lard. Add Anaheim chiles and fry until skin begins to separate from the peppers, about 5 minutes; transfer peppers to a container that contains 2 liters water. Allow chiles to cool, then remove the skin. Make a small 1/2-inch opening on each chile (by the stem).
• Cut block of cheese into 2-inch-long strips and stuff each pepper with 2 or 3 strips of cheese. Roll the stuffed chiles in flour until fully covered (reserve 1 teaspoon flour). Set aside.
• Separate egg whites from egg yolks. Whisk egg whites with an electric mixer until you have a cloudlike substance, about 10 minutes. Add reserved teaspoon flour, then add all 6 yolks one at a time.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup lard to a large skillet over high heat. Dip each chile individually in meringue, then slowly lay chile in skillet. Cook each side until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove stems from all chiles and set aside.
• For the guacamole: Peel and mash avocados in a medium bowl, then stir in lime juice and salt. Set aside in refrigerator to cool.
• For the pico de gallo: Mix tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add salt to taste.
• For the burritos: Heat a tortilla in a griddle over medium heat; set aside. Add about 18 ounces carnitas to a large skillet and fry until crispy. Add a chile relleno to the same skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and the outer part of the chile relleno is crispy. Transfer chile relleno and carnitas to the center of the heated tortilla. Evenly spread guacamole and pico de gallo to taste. Fold burrito in half, then bring in the sides and roll into a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

HOMEMADE FAJITA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
• Marinade 1 1/2lbs raw meat for at least 2 hours.
• Or mix with cooked meat and heat on the stove.
• Cook marinated raw meat as desired on the grill or in a pan on the stove.

CHILI TACO / BURRITO / FAJITA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot, ground the beef over medium low heat till all the pink is gone, (use oil if you need to, to prevent sticking).
• Season with salt, pepper.
• Add diced onions and garlic and sauté till translucent.
• Add chili powder, beans, tomato juice and diced tomatoes; mix well.
• Bring to a boil over medium-lo, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
• Take 1 or 2 cups of the mixture and puree it. This will give a thicker sauce and it will give a nice full bodied taste to the sauce as well.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

BURRITO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a skillet, beat butter and saute onion.
• Blend in flour.
• Gradually add broth, stirring to keep smooth.
• Add tomato sauce, garlic salt and chili.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Spoon over your favorite burrito.

BEAN & CHEESE BURRITOS W/ TEX-MEX CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Prepare sauce: Heat canola oil in saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder to form thick paste; cook 30-60 seconds.
• Add chili powder, cumin, broth, tomato sauce, salt, & garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, & simmer 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
• Assemble burritos: Lay out one tortilla. Spoon 3/4 c refried beans, 3/4 c spanish rice, and 1/2 c cheese down center of tortilla.
• To roll , fold one side over filling, parallel to filling. Fold up bottom & top then fold over other side to make a wide burrito.
• Place seam side down in large baking dish. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for second burrito.
• Pour sauce over burritos and top with 1/4 c cheese.
• Bake 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pile on the desired toppings.
• Burritos can be cut in half and serve 4 people, or can be served whole to two *really* hungry people.
• And don't forget the forks!

TACO SEASONING (WITHOUT THE CHILI POWDER)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a sealable container; store in a cool dry place.