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Tex-Mex

Tex-Mex has its own culinary identity, with Texas and Mexican connections expressed through particular dishes and ingredients. Jalapeño sauces, poblano casseroles, enchiladas, and other preparations provide starting points here. Browse the collection for familiar servings and adaptations, with the recipe’s individual ingredients and method guiding the choice of what to cook.

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  • Shredded Chicken Filling

    4  skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1½ pounds total)  1  4-ounce can diced green chile peppers  ¾  cup chopped onion (1 medium)  1  tablespoon dried oregano, crushed…

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  • Black Bean Filling

     ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)  ½ cup chopped carrot (1 medium)  1 medium fresh jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped*  1 clove garlic, minced  1…

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  • Apple Enchiladas

    1 21-ounce can apple fruit filling 6 8-inch flour tortillas 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅓  cup butter or margarine ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed light brown…

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  • Mexican Bubble Pizza

    1½ lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix ¾ cup water 1 can (10¾ oz) condensed tomato soup…

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  • Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas

    3½ cups chopped cooked chicken ⅔ cup Onion-and-Garlic Mixture 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 3 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce, divided 2 cups…

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  • Onion-and-Garlic Mixture

    This recipe goes with Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas 2 cups chopped onion (1 large onion) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped Sauté onion in hot oil in…

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  • 1-Dish Taco Bake

    Taco Meat Mixture 1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning Batter Mazola PureTM Cooking Spray ½ cup masa corn flour OR corn meal ¾ cup all-purpose flour…

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  • Fish Tostadas with Chili-Lime Cream

    For a quick dinner you’ll love, top crunchy tostadas with broiled tilapia fillets, veggies, and a zesty chili-lime cream. 1 pound fresh tilapia or cod fillets ½ teaspoon…

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  • Basil Guacamole

    Just as addicting as the original, this delicious party dip features basil in place of cilantro for an unexpected twist. 2 ripe, medium avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled…

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  • Green Chili and Chicken Enchiladas

    Fresh, fast, and better than takeout, these enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, spicy green chiles, and zesty green salsa. 1¼ pounds chicken breast tenders 1½ cups bottled…

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