Heat oil to medium temperature. Place all ingredients in oil except sugar. Cook on medium temperature for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
Take sugar and caramelize in small pan over medium heat almost to burn.
Turn meat mixture heat to high and add caramelized sugar, stir and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Drain meat thoroughly.
Serve with pico de gallo salsa, fresh homemade tortillas, frijoles and margaritas.
Source: Luis Sanchez, Ernesto's Mexican Food, Sacramento, California.
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Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread refried beans over bottom of dish. Mix taco seasoning and sour cream in a separate bowl and blend entirely. Spoon sour cream mixture over refried beans. Pour jar of salsa over mixture and top with Mexican shredded cheese. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips. This is a great appetizer!
In a small bowl combine soup, taco seasoning mixed with hot pepper sauce, stir until blended.
On large serving plate, spread mixture into a 6 inch round.
Spread sides and top of bean mixture with sour cream to cover. Layer chiles, olives, cheese, sprouts and tomatoes over sour cream.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Surround with tortilla chips to serve.
Makes 10 appetizer servings.
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In a shallow dish, layer the ingredients in the following manner:
bean dip, avocados mashed with lemon juice mixed with mayonnaise, sour cream mixed with taco mix, onions (chopped fine), chopped olives, chopped tomatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with 3 large bags Mexican chips.
Serves 20.
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*NOTE: Pure chili powder is just that. Ground up roasted dry chilis blended to a fine powder. It is not the store bought chili powder mix that includes other herbs and spices. The spiciness of this seasoning mix depends on the chilis you select.
Combine all ingredients in mini-blender, coffee mill or food processor. Process until well blended.
Store in clean, dry airtight container. Shelf life is about 3 months. Shake well before using. Keep from heat, light and moisture.
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Preheat oven to 350.
Slice tomatoes, bell peppers, and pineapples/mangoes.
Stack and bake tortillas at 350 for a few minutes or until crispy.
Using a food processor, puree black beans and spread on the tortilla, place spinach leaves on top of the beans and add pineapple/mango, sliced vegetables, corn and salsa.
Sprinkle cheese and oregano all over and put back in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pizza heats up all over. Top with cool salsa and cottage cheese.
Combine cheeses; spread 1/2 in the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
Beat the eggs; mix with taco or enchilada sauce. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
Spread remaining cheese on top; bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is golden.
Remove from oven; cool slightly so eggs and cheese are firm enough to slice.
Cut into 1-inch squares; serve squares on corn chips as appetizers.
Can be served as a main dish by cutting into 4 to 6-inch squares and eliminating corn chips. Makes 81 appetizer servings.
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Marinate shrimp for 2 hours in oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Tabasco and onions.
Add tomatoes, olives, parsley, salt and oregano.
Marinate, stirring gently 3 or 4 times, for 2 to 3 hours (or longer).
When ready to serve, add avocado and place semi-drained in a lettuce lined glass bowl or for individual servings, serve in icers, large sea shells (for cooking and serving) or in individual ramekins.
Makes 6 appetizer servings.
Prepare the Mexican red sauce:
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