Archive for September, 2011

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Written by mexican recipe on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 in Tacos.

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 onion, diced
2 pounds large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined, and cut in half
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
12 corn tortillas
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
salt to taste (optional)

Directions

In a large, deep skillet fry the bacon over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain the bacon fat. Add the onions to the pan with the bacon and cook 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Stir in the shrimp and chipotle chiles; cook 4 minutes or until heated through.
Heat tortillas on an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Turn and heat for another 5 to 10 seconds. Fill the heated tortillas with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 377 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 316mg

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Sopa de Albondiguitas (Meatball Soup)

Written by mexican recipe on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 in Mexican Recipes, Soups.

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Sopa de Albondiguitas (Meatball Soup)

Ingredients:

5 – 6 ounces of ground beef.
1/2 head of cabbage, finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
2 turnips, coarsely grated
2 carrots, coarsely grated
4 cups of chicken broth
1 egg
1/2 sliced onion
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper

Directions

In a pot, lightly saute the vegetables in oil for about  10 minutes,stirring them occasionally.  Add the broth and boil. Lower the heat.

Mix the egg, meat, salt and pepper together and form it into  little balls. Add to the liquid and simmer for 30 minutes.
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