Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Central American Cuisine

Most of the recipes you'll find here are of Mexican origin but we have others from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and other regions of Central America.
There are some recipes that are considered Central American but really are American creations. Since there is often a fine line between authentic and non-traditional, we've included them here as well.
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Mexican Burger Casserole
Bing Cherry Salsa
Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas
Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Avocado Salsa
Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca
Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
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Caramelized Carnitas
Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Black Bean And Rice Burritos
Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mango-Jicama Salsa
Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Beef Fajita
Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet And Spicy Salsa
Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Habanero Salsa
Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Salsa
Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Made with lime juice, avocado, shrimp, white onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Deer Enchilada Casserole
Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cactus Tacos
Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Caramel Candy (Cajeta de Celaya)
Made with cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, milk, goat milk, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Mole Turkey With Chocolate Chili Baste
Made with chili flakes, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground anise, ground cloves, black peppercorns, peanut or vegetable oil, garlic, almonds, brown...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Margarita Salsa
Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake
Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw
Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tofu Fajitas
Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos
Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos
Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos
Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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