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Mexican Manicotti

September 30th, 2010 Posted in Beef, Casseroles, Main Dishes, Pasta Tags: , , ,
1 lb ground beef
1 can refried beans
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 package manicotti
2 1/2 c water
1 jar Picante sauce
2 c sour cream
1 c Monterrey Jack cheese
1/4 c sliced green onions

~In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano.  Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 9 x 13 pan

~Combine water and Picante sauce, stir well and pour over shells

~Cover and refrigerate overnight

~Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking

~Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour

~Spoon sour cream over top, sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives (if desired).

~Bake 5 – 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

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Mexican Snack Squares

September 30th, 2010 Posted in Appetizers Tags: , ,
2 (8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
16 oz can refried beans
1 c sour cream
2 Tbl taco seasoning mix
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/2 c chopped green peppers
1 c chopped tomatoes
1/2 c sliced ripe olives (optional)
Salsa (optional)

~Heat oven to 375

~Unroll dough into 4 long rectangles, place crosswise in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pan.  Press over bottom and 1″ up sides to form crust.  Firmly press perforations to seal

~Bake for 14 – 19 minutes or until golden brown

~Cool completely

~Spread beans over crust

~In small bowl combine sour cream and taco seasoning mix; mix well.

~Spread mixture over beans

~Sprinkle cheese, onions, pepper, tomatoes and olives evenly over sour cream. Cover

~Refrigerate 1 hour

~Cut into squares and serve with salsa

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Chicken Enchiladas

January 11th, 2010 Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes Tags: , , , ,
2 medium onions
4 cloves garlic
4 Tbl vegetable oil
2tsp salt
3 cups chicken broth
4 Tbl chili powder
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
2 cans tomato sauce
12 6” tortillas (can use flour or corn)
3 c shredded chicken*
Shredded co-jack cheese
1 can corn (optional)* 
1 can Black beans (optional)*
**Taco fixings (refried beans, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream etc)
~Preheat oven to 350
~Place vegetable oil in 2-quart saucepan. Chop onion and garlic cloves, add to oil cooking until onions are transparent. Stir in broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 10 minutes
~Reserve 1/2 of sauce in large bowl
~Add shredded chicken to remaining sauce; simmer for 20 – 30 minutes
~Dip each tortilla shell into reserved sauce coating both sides. Spoon ¼ c chicken into each tortilla, roll tortilla around chicken and place seam side down in a lightly greased baking dish. Repeat until all chicken is gone.
~Pour any remaining sauce over enchiladas and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove enchiladas from oven, sprinkle co-jack cheese and place back in the oven for 10 – 12 minutes or until cheese is totally melted.
~Serve with standard taco fixings
 
*Add corn and black beans to small portion of sauced chicken prior to putting in tortilla shell to add an extra layer of flavor
 
Thanks Jenny for the “updated/revised” version!
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