Sopaipillas

  4 c Flour2 ts Sugar1/4 c Shortening or lard1 tb Baking powder1 1/2 ts Salt1 1/4 c Water or more if neededInstructionsSift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water and mix until holds together. Knead 10-15 times until dough forms a smooth ball. Cover and let set for 20 minutes. Divide dough [...]

Mexican Refried Beans

 These are so easy, inexpensive and delicious that you’ll never want to use refried beans out of the can again.   1 -16 oz package dried pinto beans
5 1/2 cups water
2 peeled garlic cloves
1 chunk peeled white onion
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
In a large kettle, combine dried beans, water, garlic cloves, chunk of onion [...]

Mexican Rice

Once you try this delicious and easy Mexican Rice recipe you’ll never want to use the boxed kind again. 
 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 large tomato chopped
1 cup uncooked converted rice
1 small green pepper — seeded and diced
1 -13 oz can vegetable broth
1 dash red pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt Heat [...]

Kim’s Cheese and Onion Enchiladas

I just did this one-day and they have become Dh’s favorite! Even better than his mom’s or his favorite Mexican Restaurant! Serve this with Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, and Sopapillas for a delicious meal!

1~ 10 oz can Old El Paso Medium Enchilada Sauce
1 ~ 10 oz can Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce
1 small yellow [...]

Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos)

                                1 LB Ground meat, browned and drained

1 med Onion, chopped
1/2 c Red chile sauce or enchilada sauce
12 Flour tortillas
Oil for frying
2 c Cheddar cheese
2 c Shredded lettuce
2 c Chopped green onions
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown meat and drain. Add onion and chile or enchilada sauce. Spoon about 3 tbs. of meat filling in [...]