Mexican Mako Recipes

30 MEXICAN RECIPES FOR CINCO DE MAYO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles. Add ground beef and stir well to cook evenly until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure to break up beef into small pieces to help even browning.
• Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste and beef broth. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and set aside.
• Heat the soft flour tortillas according to the package instructions, or heat in an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side. You can also heat it directly on a gas burner for a few seconds to get char marks on the edges.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of the ground beef mixture on each tortilla. Top with cheese, onion, tomato and cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, to taste.

MEXICAN MAKO

Steps:

• Mix chili powder, cumin, oil and the juice of one lime together in a shallow dish that will hold the fish in a single layer. Season with salt.
• Trim the skin from the fish and cut the fish into six pieces of uniform size. Place the fish in the dish, turn it to coat both sides with the marinade, then cover and refrigerate for two hours, turning it once during this time.
• Preheat grill. While the grill is preheating, peel and pit the avocado and cut it into thin slices. Mix the avocado slices with the remaining lime juice.
• Grill the fish over very hot coals until seared on the outside and still slightly pink in the middle. Brush with the marinade while grilling.
• Serve garnished with avocado slices and fresh coriander leaves.

MACHACA (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF)

Steps:

• Place meat in large saucepan. Add water, peppercorns, 1/4 onion and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Cool meat in broth. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup broth. Mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt to make a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender. Cut chili into short strips. Add chili strips and tomatoes to cooked onion.
• Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add meat, cumin and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook until meat is heated through. Stir in reserved broth. Taste and add salt if needed. Keep warm.
• NOTE: Can be served as a main dish or in tacos or other tortilla dishes.