Tex Mex Taco Crepes Recipes

TEX-MEX CORNMEAL CREPES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, mince the chilies and cilantro.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to one hour.
• Heat a well-seasoned crepe pan or small skillet over medium heat.
• Coat with a vegetable spray, and when pan is hot, add about 1/4 cup of crepe batter.
• Tilt the pan, rotating so the batter is evenly distributed.
• Cook until the crepe appears dry, then turn and cook on the opposite side. Remove crepe.
• Spray the pan again and repeat until all the batter has been used.
• Store crepes between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap until ready to use.
• Crepes may be prepared a day in advance. The freeze well for about 3 months.

TACO CREPES

Steps:

• Cook ground beef with onion and celery until onion is clear and meat is no longer pink. Add the refried beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning and simmer while you are making the crepes.
• Mix together the crepe ingredients. Use 1/4 c crepe mixture and fry in small amount of hot oil in a small skillet, tilting the skillet to make a thin crepe. Fry only until lightly browned. Turn and cook until lightly brown.
• Put 2 tbsp of meat filling in the center of each crepe and roll up. Place them seam side down in a 9x13 pan.
• Pour any remaining filling over the top of all.
• Top with cheese and olives.
• Bake 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

HARD-SHELL TEX-MEX TACO

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat; add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the cayenne, chile powder, cumin and Mexican oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and apple cider vinegar and cook until the sauce reduces slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Build the tacos in this order: cheese on the bottom, followed by the beef, tomatoes, avocados, lettuce and jalapenos. Serve the sour cream on the taco or on the side for dipping.

TEX-MEX TACO CREPES

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal and boiling water, stir smooth and let cool slightly.
• Then add eggs, salt, flour, and butter. Mix smooth.
• Add milk and mix until smooth, stirring occasionally to keep cornmeal from settling to the bottom.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into skillet or crepe pan. Brown on one side.
• Remove crepe from pan, and repeat until all the batter is used.
• In large skillet, brown and cook beef and onions until meat is crumbly and onions tender. Drain excess fat.
• Add seasoning and water, let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons of hot filling into center of each crepe and roll. Serve right away or keep warm in low oven until ready to serve.
• Serve topped with sauce of choosing.

TEX-MEX BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan until very hot, then brown the mince. Remove, then season with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan and fry the garlic, oregano and spices for 1 min until fragrant. Return the beef to the pan and toss well, then cook for 2-3 mins until hot through. Warm the taco shells following the pack instructions and serve with the beef.