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Tex-Mex

Cultural Context

Tex-Mex cuisine originated in the border regions of Texas and Mexico, blending Mexican flavors with American ingredients. It reflects the cultural fusion of these regions, often featuring hearty dishes that celebrate bold flavors and spices. Today, Tex-Mex is a beloved cuisine across the United States, known for its vibrant dishes like nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas, enjoyed in casual dining and festive gatherings.

Tex-MexUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds thin cut top round beef
juice of 2-3 limes
fresh cilantro
garlic powder
onion powder
smoked paprika
salt
cracked black pepper
12 fluid ounces of beer
beef broth
29 ounce can of cooked pinto beans
6 slices of bacon
salsa with tomato, jalapeno, garlic, and onion

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat content, while beans are a budget-friendly protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese can be a budget alternative.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder heat, and bell peppers are often less expensive.

1

Squeeze the juice of half a lime over 2 pounds of thin cut top round beef.

2

Add chopped onion and fresh cilantro to the beef.

3

Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt over the beef.

4

Squeeze the juice of one whole lime over the beef.

5

Marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

6

Preheat a large pan and add the marinated beef to it.

7

Cook the beef on both sides until browned and tender.

8

Add onion and cilantro to the pan with the beef.

9

Add beef broth to the pan and let it simmer until the liquid reduces.

10

Chop the cooked beef into smaller pieces for tacos.

11

Blend soaked guajillo chiles with garlic, tomato, chicken bouillon, and some liquid to make salsa.

12

Simmer the salsa for about a minute before pureeing it.

13

Prepare borracho beans by cooking chopped bacon in a cold pan until rendered.

14

Add drained canned pinto beans and salsa to the pan with bacon and cook until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

large pankitchen shearsblender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Tex-Mex cuisineTex-Mex food

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