Guacamole
Guacamole is a classic Mexican dip and a wholesome appetizer that is loved by everyone. A simple and succulent recipe that requires just a handful of ingredients, it’s easy to make and perfect for those watching their calories. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 diced tomato
1 diced onion
1 minced garlic glove
1 tablespoon of lime juice
Salt to taste
Method:
In a medium-sized bowl, mash the avocados and mix with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and lime juice. Add salt to taste. Mix everything well and chill for an hour before serving. Your guacamole is ready to serve.
Margarita
No Mexican dinner is complete without Margaritas. A cool, refreshing drink that’s perfect for quenching summer thirst, it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 oz of tequila
1 oz of lime juice
1 oz of triple sec
Salt and lime juice to rim the glass
Method:
Rim a glass with salt and lime juice. Fill a shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Shake it well and pour it into the glass, and your Margarita is ready.
Tortillas
Nothing beats the taste of fresh white-wheat tortillas. While you can buy them from the stores, homemade tortillas are so much more delicious and authentic. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
3 cups of flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
¾ cup of warm milk
¾ cup of warm water
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Method:
Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix milk, water, and melted butter. Add the liquid mixture to the flour bowl and mix well to form a dough. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. Cover the dough and set aside for 20 minutes. Divide the dough balls equally and roll them out with a rolling pin. On high heat, cook each tortilla for 30 seconds on each side, until lightly browned. Your tortillas are ready to serve.
Beef Tacos
Beef tacos are a classic Mexican dinner dish that’s easy to make and delicious to eat. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
Buttered flour tortillas
1 pound of ground beef
1 diced onion
2 garlic cloves
1 diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon of cumin powder
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
Method:
Heat oil and cook ground beef until brown. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add spices and cook for an additional minute of two. Fill tortillas with beef mixture and top with your favorite sauce, cheese, or guacamole.
In conclusion, a homemade Mexican dinner may seem like an intimidating prospect, but with these recipes, you’ll see that it’s pretty easy to prepare a delicious and authentic Mexican meal. With guacamole, Margaritas, fresh tortillas, and beef tacos, your guests are sure to have an amazing time. Plus, you get the added bonus of impressing your guests with your culinary skills. Happy cooking!