Savor the Fiesta: A Beginner's Ultimate Meal Plan for Flavorful Mexican Delights to Spice Up Your Week!

Huevos Rancheros

Calories: 724

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• Onion 150g
• Bell peppers 100g
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Tomatoes 200g
• Eggs 2 large
• Corn tortillas 2
• 6.2 N/A

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
3. Step 3: Add garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Step 4: Add tomatoes and cook until the sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Crack eggs into the sauce and cook to desired doneness.
6. Step 6: Serve with warmed tortillas.

Chicken Tacos

Calories: 868

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• Chicken breast 200g
• Taco seasoning 1 packet
• Corn tortillas 3
• Lettuce 50g
• Cheese 50g
• Salsa 100g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add taco seasoning and water, cook until thickened.
4. Step 4: Warm tortillas in a separate pan.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos with chicken, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.

Beef Enchiladas

Calories: 1300

Ingredients:

• Ground beef 300g
• Enchilada sauce 200g
• Flour tortillas 4
• Cheese 100g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Step 2: Brown ground beef in a pan over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add enchilada sauce and simmer.
4. Step 4: Fill tortillas with beef mixture and roll up.
5. Step 5: Place enchiladas in a baking dish, cover with more sauce and cheese.
6. Step 6: Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Mexican Scrambled Eggs

Calories: 723

Ingredients:

• Eggs 4 large
• Tomatoes 100g
• Green Peppers 50g
• Cheddar Cheese 50g
• Cilantro 10g
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Olive Oil 1 tbsp

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Whisk the eggs in a bowl until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
3. Step 3: Add the chopped tomatoes and green peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until they are just set.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

Calories: 867

Ingredients:

• Chicken Breast 150g
• Fajita Seasoning 1 tbsp
• Romaine Lettuce 100g
• Bell Peppers 50g
• Cherry Tomatoes 50g
• Avocado 50g
• Olive Oil 1 tbsp
• Lime Juice 1 tbsp

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Season the chicken breast with fajita seasoning.
2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
5. Step 5: Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips and avocado slices.
6. Step 6: Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice and toss to combine before serving.

Carne Asada

Calories: 1302

Ingredients:

• Flank Steak 200g
• Lime Juice 2 tbsp
• Orange Juice 2 tbsp
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Onions 100g
• Bell Peppers 50g
• 6.2 Not specified

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and cumin to make a marinade.
2. Step 2: Marinate the steak in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat and cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
4. Step 4: Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
5. Step 5: Serve with grilled onions and bell peppers on the side.

Breakfast Burrito

Calories: 723

Ingredients:

• Eggs 2
• Tortilla 1
• Black beans 100g
• Shredded cheese 50g
• Salsa 50g
• 6.2 50g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a pan over medium heat, cook 2 beaten eggs until scrambled, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Warm a tortilla in a separate pan until pliable.
3. Step 3: Layer the scrambled eggs, 100g of cooked black beans, 50g of shredded cheese, and 50g of salsa in the center of the tortilla.
4. Step 4: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up to form a burrito.

Chicken Quesadilla

Calories: 867

Ingredients:

• Cooked chicken breast 200g
• Bell peppers 50g
• Tortilla 1
• Shredded cheese 100g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 200g of diced, cooked chicken breast.
2. Step 2: Add 50g of diced bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Place a tortilla in the pan and add the chicken and peppers mixture.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 100g of shredded cheese over the mixture and fold the tortilla in half.
5. Step 5: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

Shrimp Tacos

Calories: 1260

Ingredients:

• Shrimp 200g
• Chili powder 1 teaspoon
• Cumin 1 teaspoon
• Tortillas 2
• Shredded cabbage 100g
• Guacamole 50g
• Salsa 50g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 200g of shrimp with 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
2. Step 2: Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Warm 2 tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.
4. Step 4: Layer the shrimp, 100g of shredded cabbage, 50g of guacamole, and 50g of salsa in the center of each tortilla.
5. Step 5: Fold the tortillas to form tacos.

Chilaquiles

Calories: 723

Ingredients:

• Corn tortillas 2
• Tomatillos 150g
• Jalapenos 1
• Garlic 1 clove
• Onion 50g
• Egg 1
• Cheese 30g
• Cilantro 5g
• Sour cream 30g
• Oil 10g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Cut corn tortillas into wedges and fry them in a bit of oil until crispy.
2. Step 2: Blend tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, and onion to make a salsa verde.
3. Step 3: In a pan, heat the salsa verde and add the crispy tortilla chips.
4. Step 4: Stir until the chips are coated.
5. Step 5: Fry an egg and place it on top of the chilaquiles.
6. Step 6: Garnish with cheese, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.

Beef Burrito Bowl

Calories: 868

Ingredients:

• Rice 100g
• Ground beef 150g
• Taco seasoning 10g
• Black beans 50g
• Diced tomatoes 50g
• Corn 50g
• Shredded lettuce 30g
• Cheese 30g
• Salsa 30g
• Sour cream 30g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Cook rice as per instructions on the package.
2. Step 2: In a pan, cook ground beef until browned.
3. Step 3: Add taco seasoning and a bit of water to the beef.
4. Step 4: Assemble the bowl by layering rice, beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and shredded lettuce.
5. Step 5: Top with cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.

Fish Tacos

Calories: 1301

Ingredients:

• Fish filets 200g
• Salt 1 tsp
• Pepper 1 tsp
• Lime juice 10ml
• Corn tortillas 3
• Shredded cabbage 50g
• Salsa 50g
• Avocado 50g
• Sour cream 30g

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Season 4 fish filets with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and the juice of 1 lime.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the seasoned fish filets for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Warm 8 tortillas in a separate pan over low heat for about 1 minute on each side, or microwave for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
4. Step 4: Assemble the tacos by placing a cooked fish filet, 1/2 cup of shredded cabbage, and 2 tablespoons of salsa in each tortilla.
5. Step 5: Top each taco with 2-3 slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream (about 1 tablespoon).

Avocado Toast with Salsa

Calories: 723

Ingredients:

• Whole grain bread 2 slices
• Avocado 1 ripe avocado
• Tomato 1/2 cup, diced
• Onion 1/4 cup, diced
• Bell pepper 1/4 cup, diced
• Cilantro 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lime juice 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread.
2. Step 2: Mash one ripe avocado and spread it evenly on each slice of toast.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of diced onions, 1/4 cup of diced bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.
4. Step 4: Season the salsa with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
5. Step 5: Top the avocado toast with the homemade salsa. Serve immediately.

Carnitas Tacos

Calories: 927

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• Pork shoulder 250g, cut into strips
• Onion 1/2 cup, diced
• Tomato 1/2 cup, diced
• Bell pepper 1/2 cup, diced
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cumin 1 teaspoon
• Paprika 1 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas 4 small
• Cilantro to taste
• Lime juice 1 tablespoon
• N/A same quantity as disliked ingredient ID 6.2

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Step 2: Add 250g of pork shoulder, cut into strips, and cook until browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of diced onions, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers to the pan. Cook until vegetables are soft.
4. Step 4: Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 small corn tortillas in a pan or microwave.
6. Step 6: Assemble the tacos by placing the pork mixture onto each tortilla.
7. Step 7: Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

Chicken Enchiladas

Calories: 1239

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• Shredded cooked chicken 300g
• Onion 1 cup, diced
• Bell pepper 1 cup, diced
• Tomato 1 cup, diced
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cumin 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder 1 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas 6 large
• Enchilada sauce 1 cup
• Shredded cheese 1 cup

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Step 3: Add 300g of shredded cooked chicken to the pan.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup of diced onions, 1 cup of diced bell peppers, and 1 cup of diced tomatoes. Cook until vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
6. Step 6: Warm 6 large corn tortillas in a pan or microwave.
7. Step 7: Assemble the enchiladas by placing the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and rolling them up.
8. Step 8: Place the rolled tortillas in a baking dish and top with 1 cup of enchilada sauce and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
9. Step 9: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Breakfast Tostadas

Calories: 725

Ingredients:

• Corn tortillas 2
• Eggs 2
• Refried beans 1/2 cup
• Avocado 1/2
• Cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup
• Cilantro 2 tablespoons
• Salsa 1/4 cup
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• User dislikes certain foods

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, until they are crisp.
3. Step 3: While the tortillas are baking, scramble the eggs in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4: Remove the tortillas from the oven and spread refried beans onto each one.
5. Step 5: Top the beans with the scrambled eggs.
6. Step 6: Add diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and salsa on top.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Calories: 935

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• Onion 1, chopped
• Garlic 2 cloves, minced
• Jalapeño 1, chopped
• Cooked chicken breast 200g, shredded
• Chicken broth 4 cups
• Diced tomatoes 1 can (400g)
• Black beans 1 can, drained
• Corn 1 cup
• Cumin 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro 1/4 cup
• Salt to taste
• Avocado 1, diced
• Tortilla strips 1/2 cup
• Shredded cheese (optional) 1/4 cup

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and sauté until softened.
3. Step 3: Add shredded cooked chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder to the pot.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with avocado, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese if desired.

Beef Tostadas

Calories: 1245

Ingredients:

• Ground beef 300g
• Onion 1, diced
• Garlic 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Corn tortillas 3
• Refried beans 1/2 cup
• Lettuce 1/2 cup, shredded
• Tomatoes 1/2 cup, diced
• Avocado 1, sliced
• Cheese 1/2 cup, shredded
• Cilantro 2 tablespoons
• Lime 1

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Cook until onion is softened.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Step 4: Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, until they are crisp.
5. Step 5: Spread refried beans onto each tortilla.
6. Step 6: Top with the cooked beef mixture.
7. Step 7: Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese on top.
8. Step 8: Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Mexican Omelette

Calories: 723

Ingredients:

• eggs 3 large
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• olive oil 1 tablespoon
• cheddar cheese 50g
• bell peppers 50g
• cilantro 1 tablespoon

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper, and whisk until combined.
2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Step 3: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to set.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 50g of grated cheese and 50g of diced bell peppers over one-half of the omelette.
5. Step 5: Fold the omelette in half and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
6. Step 6: Serve hot with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Steak Tacos

Calories: 957

Ingredients:

• flank steak 200g
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• cumin 1 teaspoon
• corn tortillas 4 pieces
• onion 50g
• salsa 50g
• lime 1 wedge

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: Season 200g of flank steak with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
2. Step 2: Heat a grill pan over high heat and cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
3. Step 3: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes and then slice thinly.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 corn tortillas in a separate skillet for about a minute on each side.
5. Step 5: Assemble the tacos by placing the steak slices in the tortillas and top with 50g of diced onions and 50g of salsa.
6. Step 6: Serve with a wedge of lime.

Chicken Pozole

Calories: 1212

Ingredients:

• chicken thighs 300g
• chicken broth 3 cups
• hominy 200g
• onion 1 large
• garlic 1 teaspoon
• oregano 1 teaspoon
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• radishes 2 small
• lime 1 whole

Cooking Steps:

1. Step 1: In a large pot, add 300g of boneless, skinless chicken thighs and 3 cups of chicken broth.
2. Step 2: Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return to the pot.
4. Step 4: Add 200g of hominy, 1 diced onion, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic; simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with sliced radishes and lime wedges.