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.

TEX-MEX TACO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the quick pickled onions: Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Put the jalapeno and red onion in a medium heatsafe bowl and pour the hot vinegar mixture over. Let cool to room temperature. (The onions can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week.)
• For the taco cups: Lightly spray the tortillas on both sides with cooking spray and dust with the chili powder. Fit each tortilla into a cup of a standard muffin pan, pleating the edges and making a space in the center to form a cup. Stagger the tortillas in the muffin pan so they are not bunched together. Bake until crisp and browned on the edges but still pliable in the center, about 8 minutes.
• For the iceberg slaw. Whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, garlic powder and lime juice in a large bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, carrot, cilantro, scallion and bell pepper and toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
• For the taco filling: When ready to serve, heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the sausage slices, turning frequently, until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• To serve, divide the sausage among the taco cups. Top with some slaw, pickled onions, Cheddar and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

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 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.

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soups, enchilada sauce, milk and garlic powder. , Place half of the broken taco shells in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the meat mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers using remaining taco shells, meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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.