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Tacos

recipes for making homemade tacos

Got Tacos on the brain?!  Here are some great recipes to try out -- with a special nod to Tinga Tacos and the modestly named World's Greatest Chicken Tacos.

Birria de Res Recipe (Beef Birria)

April 22, 2022 By Patrick 46 Comments

Beef Birria tacos

After weeks of making vegetarian dishes I started to crave this rich, succulent Birria de Res for some reason 🙂     And while Birria is traditionally made with goat in Mexico, I get way more mileage from a batch of Beef Birria so I used beef brisket for this batch.  This 3 lb. recipe makes…

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Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots

February 25, 2022 By Patrick 164 Comments

Sometimes the zip from a pickled jalapeno will create the perfectly balanced taco bite. Making a batch of these Taqueria Style Pickled Jalapeno and Carrots is super easy and lets you control how much spice you want in your life. Buen Provecho. mexicanplease.com

I’m on a pickled craze lately so I’m re-posting these Pickled Jalapenos and Carrots.  Have you tried these yet?! These beauties work wonders on tacos, tostadas, eggs, even sandwiches, and there’s also a good chance you’ll find yourself munching on the pickled carrots throughout the day. The quick pickling technique is so simple and you…

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Spicy Chicken Tinga

January 21, 2022 By Patrick 39 Comments

This is a delicious, fiery version of Chicken Tinga. The key is to use both tomatoes and tomatillos, along with plenty of chipotles! mexicanplease.com

Getting loads of Tinga questions lately so I’m updating this spicy version to include the brine-and-bake method. Yes, you can still poach the chicken if you want, but lately I just give it a quick brine and then plop it in the oven. Please give it a try as the brine makes it dee-licious!  …

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Delicious Carnitas Recipe

November 12, 2021 By Patrick 59 Comments

Carnitas after crisping under the broiler for 5-10 minutes

I’m re-posting these Carnitas in hopes that you’ll consider them for a unique holiday meal!  They are a genuine crowd pleaser and if you start off by brining the pork you’re in for a real treat — even just an hour in the brine is a gamechanger.   And don’t forget that you can get…

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Easy Chicken Recipe for Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos

September 3, 2021 By Patrick 6 Comments

Here's a quick and easy Chicken Recipe that you can use for your tacos, quesadillas, and even burritos!

I’ve been getting loads of questions about the chicken from the $30 Grocery List post.    I usually just eyeball it, but I can understand how a more specific recipe could be helpful so here it is! Once you get comfortable with this technique you can whip it up in a matter of minutes and…

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Taco Bar for 20

July 30, 2021 By Patrick 4 Comments

Full taco bar full of Salsas and Guacamole

Got a big crew to feed?  This Taco Bar for 20 has something for everyone and will let your peeps build their masterpiece one taco at a time.  I’ve made versions of this Taco Bar regularly for the past few years and I finally took some pics of it!  It’s always a keeper and it…

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Breakfast Tacos

May 21, 2021 By Patrick Leave a Comment

Breakfast Tacos with eggs, bacon, Salsa Verde, and cilantro

These Breakfast Tacos are designed to be as efficient as possible because it’s early and you’re still waking up right?!   And while there’s leeway on the fixings, the homemade Salsa Verde is non-negotiable.  A freshly blended Salsa on morning eggs is a real treat so no skipping this step! How To Make Breakfast Tacos The…

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Dark Birria

March 12, 2021 By Patrick 8 Comments

I used Anchos, Mulatos and Pasillas for this rustic batch of Dark Birria. Mulatos are similar to Anchos but they're left on the vine to ripen a bit longer. mexicanplease.com

Ever since making Mole Poblano I’ve been enamored with the chile combo used in that recipe:  Anchos, Mulatos, and Pasillas. So it was inevitable that those chiles would make their way into a batch of Birria right?! How To Make Dark Birria Yes, this Dark Birria is unconventional and it may get a ticket from…

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Tacos de Alambre

January 29, 2021 By Patrick 13 Comments

This is an easy, quick recipe for a one pan batch of Tacos de Alambre. I topped the tacos with Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious! mexicanplease.com

Looking for an easy one-pan dinner to spice up the weeknight meal routine?! These Tacos de Alambre will fit the bill as they are wildly satisfying and more than willing to accommodate what you’ve got in the fridge. How To Make Tacos de Alambre Think fajitas or kebobs in taco form and you’re right on track. …

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Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe

December 4, 2020 By Patrick 24 Comments

Here's an easy recipe for a wicked batch of Serrano Hot Sauce! With a half pound of Serranos you'll get two bottles worth of delicious, fiery hot sauce.

This Serrano Hot Sauce is for those of you who need HEAT on standby in the fridge!    Not only do Serranos have more heat than Jalapenos, but I also added a Habanero to this batch and that really amped it up.    You can consider this recipe a good middle ground between the recent Jalapeno…

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