Salsa Rio Grande Recipes

RIO GRANDE ESPECIAL

Steps:

• Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, instant rice, sugar, chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt together with the cooked ground beef.
• Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the skillet, and cook mixture at a simmer until the flavors have blended and the beef is very tender, about 40 minutes.

SALSA RIO GRANDE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the onion, garlic, jalapeños, tomatoes, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
• The salsa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

RIO GRANDE ESPECIAL

Steps:

• Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is crumbly and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilies, instant rice, sugar, chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt together with the cooked ground beef.
• Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the skillet, and cook mixture at a simmer until the flavors have blended and the beef is very tender, about 40 minutes.

RIO GRANDE BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 cup onions. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, chili power, salsa, 1 teaspoon cumin, sugar and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 30 minutes.
• Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining 1 cup onions, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in beans. Cook 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in yogurt.
• Preheat oven to 375°F Spoon bean mixture evenly down centeres of torillas. Roll up tortillas; place in medium backing dish. Top with sauce.
• Bake 20 minutes. Serve with dollops of nonfat sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper strips, if desired.

RIO GRANDE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Rub garlic, salt and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine the apple jelly, barbecue sauce and remaining chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Pour over roast. Bake 40-50 minutes longer or until a met thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally. Remove roast and keep warm., Stir drippings in pan to loosen browned bits; pour into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat. Add enough water to measure 1-1/4 cups. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; serve with the roast.

RIO BRAVA SALSA

Steps:

• I used the food processor to chop up my ingredients. You may chop by hand, of course.
• Mix and chill. Serve with tortilla chips.

SALSA VERDE O ROJA CRUDA

Steps:

• If making salsa verde, blend tomatillos, avocado, onion, garlic, chile, cilantro, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a blender on medium-low speed until salsa is smooth. Taste and season with more salt if needed. (Do not blend on higher than medium speed or your salsa will be airy and taste like a smoothie.)
• If making salsa roja, blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, chile, cilantro, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a blender on medium-low speed until salsa is smooth. Taste and season with more salt and lime juice if needed.
• Do Ahead: Salsa can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.