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Spicy Serrano Burgers

Spicy Serrano Burgers

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, beer, serrano pepper, and butter together in a bowl; form into 4 patties.
  3. 3 Cook the burgers on the preheated grill for 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Top each burger with 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese and cook until burgers are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By James Grandin

Mexican Salsa II

Mexican Salsa II

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  2. 2 Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

By Sabrina

Best Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Best Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
220 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatillos, onion, serrano pepper, and garlic in a hot cast iron skillet and cook until blackened, turning frequently, 7 to 10 minutes. Peel garlic cloves and transfer to a blender. Add the blackened vegetables, cilantro, and salt; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken broth, beans, chicken, cumin, and salt in a slow cooker. Pour in blended salsa. Cook on High until chicken is tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place Hatch peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove 1 cup beans from the slow cooker; mash and stir back in. Remove chicken breasts and shred using 2 forks. Stir into the slow cooker. Peel broiled peppers and dice flesh into 1-inch pieces; add to the slow cooker. Sprinkle in Jack cheese.
  6. 6 Cook until chili is warmed through, about 30 minutes more.

By Yoly

Halloumi Sheet Pan Meal for Two

Halloumi Sheet Pan Meal for Two

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine butternut squash, halloumi, bell pepper, radish halves, red onion, black olives, and serrano in a large bowl. Sprinkle za'atar, turmeric, and dried mint over the vegetables; mix to coat. Drizzle oil over everything and toss to combine. Spread out vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until the halloumi is brown and bubbly and the vegetables have softened and browned, about 18 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Grilled Caribbean Free Range Chicken

Grilled Caribbean Free Range Chicken

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the rum, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, thyme, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, and serrano pepper. Pierce the chicken on all sides with a fork. Place chicken in a shallow container, and cover with the marinade. Seal container, and marinate chicken in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade and place chicken on the grill. Cook 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

By JRock

Spicy Vegetarian Black Beans (Fusion)

Spicy Vegetarian Black Beans (Fusion)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet; add onions and cook and stir until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and add bell pepper, serrano pepper, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper to onion, cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Mix diced tomatoes, black beans, tomato sauce, green onion, lime juice, salt, and brown sugar into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and top with cilantro.

By Roxana M

Chicken Salpicao

Chicken Salpicao

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with garlic salt, black pepper, and paprika. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until almost brown, about 1 minute. Add chicken and mix to keep garlic from burning. Add Worcestershire and liquid seasoning. Reduce heat and let simmer until chicken is almost no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in serrano pepper and simmer for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.

By Beashi

Curry Salmon with Mango

Curry Salmon with Mango

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place salmon on the baking sheet and fold edges of aluminum foil up over the salmon and crimp to seal.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix avocado oil, curry powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over salmon. Scatter diced mango, red onion, and serrano pepper over salmon. Serve garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

By Utonah Ruiz

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put tomatillos and serrano peppers in a large stockpot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until tomatillos are an army green color, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine tomatillo-pepper mixture, onions, and garlic in a blender, working in batches if necessary. Puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Transfer puree to a large pot. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and cumin; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes.

By drjwall

Easy Shrimp Ceviche

Easy Shrimp Ceviche

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, serrano peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt and squeeze 1 lime. Gently mix and set aside.
  2. 2 Squeeze the remaining limes into another bowl. Add remaining salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bring a 1- to 2-quart pot of water to a boil. Place shrimp into the boiling water for 45 seconds. Quickly remove from the water using a strainer.
  4. 4 Chop the partially cooked shrimp into small pieces and add to the bowl with the seasoned lime mixture. Let sit for 20 minutes. Combine with the cucumber mixture and top with avocados.

By keonar

Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce with Tomatillos

Homemade Green Enchilada Sauce with Tomatillos

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onion, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer the vegetables to a blender with a slotted spoon, allowing the cooking liquid to drain back into the pot. Cover the blender and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times to combine. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

By Taylor Chambers

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Pressure Cooker Carnitas

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the oil into a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes on all sides in the hot oil, and stir in the poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, and beef broth. Lock the lid onto the pressure cooker, bring the cooker up to pressure, and reduce heat to keep the pressure steady.
  2. 2 Cook under medium steady pressure for 1 hour, remove the cooker from the heat, place in the sink, and run cold water over the lid of the cooker until the pressure has been released. Carefully remove the lid, and serve.

By yellowpairs ♥

Peas Rice

Peas Rice

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and drain the rice.
  2. 2 Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. Add butter or margarine and let melt. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, Serrano chile, and ginger. Saute briefly. Mix in rice and stir to coat it evenly. Stir in peas, salt, and sugar. Pour in water and bring the water to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to simmer and let rice cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes; or until rice is tender.

By Sowmya

Thai-Inspired Ginger Chicken

Thai-Inspired Ginger Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook oil, garlic, and serrano pepper in a wok over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook and stir until cooked through and no longer pink, about 7 minutes; add water if it becomes too dry.
  2. 2 Add soy, oyster, and fish sauces. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Put ginger in the wok and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.

By Alex

Maria's Mexican Rice

Maria's Mexican Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and onion in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt, cumin, and pepper. Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir tomato sauce and chicken bouillon into the water. Increase heat to medium-high, place a cover on the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add serrano chile pepper and continue cooking at a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more.

By viv85e

Green Bean Curry

Green Bean Curry

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, curry leaves, serrano peppers, and garlic in hot oil until onion is golden brown. Stir in curry powder, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and salt; cook for 3 minutes more.
  2. 2 Stir in green beans until evenly coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until beans are tender-crisp. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for at least 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice just before serving.

By AlliePeacock

Spicy Sriracha Meatballs

Spicy Sriracha Meatballs

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place serrano peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  2. 2 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Immediately put peppers in a heatproof bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape the skins off with your fingers, core and seed chile peppers. Dice peppers.
  3. 3 Cut rib-eye steak into thin slices. Chop slices finely. Transfer to a bowl. Add serrano peppers, egg, panko, sriracha sauce, ginger, salt, pepper, and lime zest. Wet your hands and form mixture into ping pong-sized balls.
  4. 4 Coat a saute pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and sear both sides evenly, about 4 minutes. Pour in beer and soy sauce. Stir in peanut butter and reduce heat; simmer sauce until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

By artteacher21

Mexican Bean and Tortilla Soup (Sopa Tarasca)

Mexican Bean and Tortilla Soup (Sopa Tarasca)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook pasilla chiles until light brown, being careful not to burn them, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer chiles to a plate. Increase skillet heat to medium-high; cook tortillas in the same oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  2. 2 Wipe out skillet and place back over medium-high heat. Add tomato and serrano peppers. Roast in the dry skillet, turning occasionally, until skin is charred and flesh is soft, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool briefly. Peel tomatoes and place in a blender along with serrano peppers. Add water and blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the tomato mixture; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour beans into the blender; process until smooth. Add to the saucepan with the tomato mixture. Add oregano and season with salt. Bring soup to a simmer until beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish soup with the toasted pasilla chile, tortilla strips, and Cotija cheese.

By Ainé

Carrot Ceviche (Vegan)

Carrot Ceviche (Vegan)

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix carrots, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Combine ketchup, orange juice, lime juice, and hot sauce in a separate bowl. Pour over vegetables and season with salt. Let stand for 1 hour until flavors are well combined. Drain.
  3. 3 Serve on tostadas and garnish with avocado.

By Maria Antonia Orozco

Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover a large griddle with aluminum foil and preheat to medium-high.
  2. 2 Cook tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic on the hot griddle, turning occasionally, until toasted and blackened — about 5 minutes for garlic, 10 minutes for peppers, and 15 minutes for tomatillos. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a small, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Lightly fry tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil until warmed through, 3 to 5 seconds per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Place toasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a blender. Add water and blend until smooth; pour into a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve chicken bouillon in the mixture, reduce heat, and cook at a simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Soak tortillas in sauce, one at a time, for a few seconds. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and sprinkle with sauce. Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in a serving dish.
  7. 7 Spoon a generous amount of sauce over rolled tortillas. Top with lettuce, cilantro, crema, and cotija cheese. Pour remaining sauce on top or serve on the side.

By gem

Tacos Gobernador

Tacos Gobernador

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and serrano and cook until onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they have softened, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lime juice. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Divide shrimp mixture into 8 equal portions. Set aside.
  3. 3 Melt 1/2 teaspoon bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 tortilla on bacon drippings. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese and 1 portion shrimp mixture to one side of the tortilla. Fold over and cook until tortilla is semi-crisp and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip taco onto other side and cook to desired crispiness, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

By Yoly

Vegan Udon Noodles Soup with Tofu and Vegetables

Vegan Udon Noodles Soup with Tofu and Vegetables

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap tofu in paper towels; set on a plate. Place heavy books on top to dry tofu, 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip and bake until crispy, about 10 minutes more.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add serrano and ginger; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable broth, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, and baked tofu. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked udon noodles; simmer 5 minutes more.

By Seema Jain

Delicious Beef Tongue Tacos

Delicious Beef Tongue Tacos

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
495 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beef tongue in a slow cooker and cover with water. Add the onion slices, garlic, and bay leaf. Season with salt. Cover and cook on Low overnight or 8 hours. Remove the tongue and shred the meat into strands.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tomatoes and peppers in the hot oil until softened on all sides. Remove the tomatoes and peppers in a blender, keeping the oil on the heat; season with salt. Blend briefly until still slightly chunky. Cook the diced onion in the skillet until translucent; stir in the tomato mixture. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes. Build the tacos by placing shredded tongue meat into a tortilla and spooning salsa over the meat.

By Mama Rivas aka Pablo's Hottie

Beef Tenderloin Marinade

Beef Tenderloin Marinade

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk sherry vinegar, molasses, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, serrano pepper, soy sauce, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined. Let sit until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.

By Carley

Fabulous Five Spice Chicken

Fabulous Five Spice Chicken

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or food processor, blend the soy sauce, oil, sherry, shallots, garlic, ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, serrano pepper, brown sugar, anise, and salt until smooth. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour the blended mixture over the chicken, cover, and marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

By Nikki2312

Vegetarian Pozole Verde (Hominy Soup)

Vegetarian Pozole Verde (Hominy Soup)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
95 min
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pinto beans in a large stock pot with enough water to cover; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Cover beans with about 3 inches water in the same stock pot; cook over medium-low heat until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds; cook and stir until light brown and popping, about 6 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer pumpkin seeds and oil to a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add half each tomatillos, arugula, serranos, spinach, lettuce, parsley, and cilantro to the blender; blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat with remaining half each tomatillos, arugula, serranos, spinach, lettuce, parsley, and cilantro.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a deep pot; carefully add tomatillo sauce. Simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Add pinto beans, vegetable stock, and hominy to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are thoroughly blended, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Grace Preyapongpisan

Grilled Pork with Pineapple Chutney

Grilled Pork with Pineapple Chutney

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork chops in a large glass or ceramic bowl; season liberally with rub. Pour marinade over chops; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 While pork is marinating, combine pineapple, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ginger, serrano chiles, garlic, mustard seeds, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a slow, simmering boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in golden raisins; cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill, making sure coals are not too hot, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Serve with chutney.

By CityBornSouthern Living