Mexican / Spanish Recipes Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/cuisine/spanish-recipes/ FOOD WITH A VIEW Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:49:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cropped-TMK2015-icon-54cee94bv1_site_icon-1-32x32.png Mexican / Spanish Recipes Archives - The Mountain Kitchen https://www.themountainkitchen.com/cuisine/spanish-recipes/ 32 32 Chori Pollo Asado (Grilled Chorizo Chicken) https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chori-pollo-asado-grilled-chorizo-chicken/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chori-pollo-asado-grilled-chorizo-chicken/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:42:39 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75941 chori pollo asado on plate ready to eatChori Pollo Asado (Grilled Chorizo Chicken) brings smoky grilled chicken, spicy chorizo, and melty queso together in one bold bite. Bear with me, this dish has a bit of a backstory… Chori Pollo Asado was always David’s go-to at our favorite little Mexican restaurant in the town of Front Royal. I swear, he ordered it
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chori-pollo-asado-grilled-chorizo-chicken/feed/ 0 Easy Turkey Enchiladas: Reinventing Thanksgiving Leftovers https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-turkey-enchiladas/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-turkey-enchiladas/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:05:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=75172 turkey enchiladasTransform Thanksgiving leftovers into cheesy turkey enchiladas! They’re quick, flavorful, and saucy—perfect for an easy, delicious meal. Got leftover turkey? Turn it into these delicious turkey enchiladas! Tender turkey wrapped in tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Cooking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving usually leaves plenty of leftovers. While turkey
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/easy-turkey-enchiladas/feed/ 0 Chorizo Breakfast Hash https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chorizo-breakfast-hash/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chorizo-breakfast-hash/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:38:27 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=74797 chorizo breakfast hash with fried egg and orange slicesHungry? Make this chorizo breakfast hash—packed with veggies, protein, and plenty of flavor. It’s the perfect way to start your day right! David always wants breakfast long before I do. Sometimes I actually feel bad for him and get motivated in the kitchen to come up with something new and different for breakfast. Mornings just
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chorizo-breakfast-hash/feed/ 0 Pollo a la Diabla – Mexican Deviled Chicken https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mexican-deviled-chicken/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mexican-deviled-chicken/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=53560 Mexican deviled chicken served on plate with ricePollo a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Chicken) is an authentic taste of Mexico! Tender, juicy, seared chicken smothered in a smoky, spicy tomato-based sauce. Let’s talk about Pollo a la Diabla, or Mexican Deviled Chicken. This Mexican dish offers an authentic taste of Mexico, with deep, rich flavor using fresh ingredients. This one-pot-wonder is easy
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/cinco-de-mayo-recipes/feed/ 0 Tri Tip Steak Tacos https://www.themountainkitchen.com/steak-tacos/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/steak-tacos/#respond Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:34:13 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=72443 tri tip tacosTri tip is an affordable cut for steak tacos. We slow cook it, then reverse sear before slicing and serving on cheesy grilled corn tortillas. Grilling steak for tacos is probably one of our favorite ways to eat tacos. Not only are the tacos delicious, but they are a lot of fun to make. Especially
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/steak-tacos/feed/ 0 Stuffed Bell Peppers With Spanish Beef https://www.themountainkitchen.com/stuffed-bell-peppers/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/stuffed-bell-peppers/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=30594 These tender stuffed bell peppers are filled with cheese, Spanish seasoned beef and rice, topped with even more cheese. A classic comfort food favorite! | TheMountainKitchen.comThese tender stuffed bell peppers are filled with cheese, Spanish beef, and rice, topped with even more cheese. A classic comfort food favorite! This stuffed bell pepper recipe is adapted from my mama’s recipe. She made these a few times when I was growing up. She didn’t make it often because my daddy didn’t really
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/stuffed-bell-peppers/feed/ 20 Smoked Carnitas with Spicy Cabbage Slaw https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pork-carnitas-spicy-cabbage-slaw/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pork-carnitas-spicy-cabbage-slaw/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=21983 Smoked Pork Carnitas with Spicy Cabbage served on a tortillaSmoked carnitas cooked low and slow on the smoker then shredded into flavorful smoky bits on top of a warm tortilla with spicy cabbage slaw. This ultimate pork carnitas recipe uses the very affordable pork shoulder in a slow-smoked cooking method that will make you the king or queen of the tailgating party! This version
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-pork-carnitas-spicy-cabbage-slaw/feed/ 16 How To Cook Carne Asada On the Grill or Stovetop https://www.themountainkitchen.com/carne-asada/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/carne-asada/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:29:51 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=14142 carne asada cooking on grillCarne asada can be served as a quick and easy weeknight meal from the grill as a main dish or as an ingredient in tacos, fajitas, and burritos. Learn how to cook carne asada on the grill or stovetop. Carne Asada is probably one of our favorite Mexican recipes to make at home outside on
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/carne-asada/feed/ 7 How To Make Authentic Chiles Rellenos https://www.themountainkitchen.com/authentic-chiles-rellenos/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/authentic-chiles-rellenos/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=59233 Authentic Chiles Rellenos on plate ready to eatWhen it comes to Mexican food, authentic Chiles Rellenos is probably my favorite Mexican dish of all time. This dish helped me get over my fear of chiles and acquire an addiction to Mexican chile peppers. It also made me realize that I really do like bell peppers. Hatch chile season is upon us, and
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/authentic-chiles-rellenos/feed/ 0 Crock Pot Refried Beans {Christina’s Frijoles Recipe https://www.themountainkitchen.com/christinas-refried-beans/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/christinas-refried-beans/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=18653 refried beans in bowlTry this delicious and easy crock pot refried beans recipe, “Christina’s Frijoles.” These traditional refried beans are even better than restaurant-style beans. They are creamy, smoky, and seasoned perfectly. It’s a perfect side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal. This recipe for homemade refried beans is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. It comes from my
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/christinas-refried-beans/feed/ 17 Mango Salsa https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mango-salsa/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/mango-salsa/#comments Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=5465 Mango SalsaMango Salsa is a flavorful salsa loaded with chunky bits of fresh mango, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. Serve warm over chicken or fish! I adore this mango salsa recipe! This mango salsa is a cooked, sweet, spicy, and flavorful salsa loaded with chunky bits of fresh mango, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno, infused with the Spanish
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/cheese-and-bean-enchiladas/feed/ 6 3-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning https://www.themountainkitchen.com/3-minute-homemade-taco-seasoning/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/3-minute-homemade-taco-seasoning/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=7392 3-minute homemade taco seasoningMade in 3 minutes or less, this fresh homemade taco seasoning is a blend of inexpensive herbs and spices. Fresher. Better. All natural! Have you ever looked at the ingredients on the back of a taco seasoning mix packet? The next time you are at the store, check out the ingredient list on the packet.
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/chicken-enchilada-chili/feed/ 2 Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats {A Meatless Monday Recipe https://www.themountainkitchen.com/meatless-mexican-zucchini-boats/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/meatless-mexican-zucchini-boats/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:17 +0000 http://themountainkitchen.wordpress.com/?p=7470 Meatless Mexican Zucchini BoatsThese Meatless Mexican Zucchini Boats are so good you won’t even miss the meat!  I mean it.  You won’t.  I’ll even pinkie-promise on it. This is a vegetarian version of the Mexican Zucchini Boats I posted about years ago. The original recipe uses ground beef. After I posted the recipe using the beef, a vegetarian
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/vegetarian-taco-salad/feed/ 2 David’s Breakfast Burritos https://www.themountainkitchen.com/davids-breakfast-burritos/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/davids-breakfast-burritos/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:55:07 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=55166 David's breakfast burritos sliced on plat ready to eatDavid’s breakfast burritos are bursting with flavor! The burritos are filled with fresh chorizo sausage, soft scrambled eggs, roasted poblano peppers, skillet potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese all wrapped inside a fire toasted flour tortilla and served with spicy salsa. The burritos are a complete breakfast rolled up inside a tortilla Tex-Mex style! When I told
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]]> https://www.themountainkitchen.com/davids-breakfast-burritos/feed/ 6 Smoked Brisket Enchiladas https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-beef-brisket-enchiladas-2/ https://www.themountainkitchen.com/smoked-beef-brisket-enchiladas-2/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:00:10 +0000 https://www.themountainkitchen.com/?p=54376 Leftover brisket? Make this recipe for smoked beef brisket enchiladas! Smoky brisket wrapped in tortillas smothered in enchilada sauce and gooey cheese.Leftover brisket? Make this recipe for beef brisket enchiladas! Smoky brisket wrapped in tortillas smothered in enchilada sauce and gooey cheese. As David likes to say, these smoked brisket enchiladas are: “Slap your grandmama good!” – no, not really, but they are pretty damn good. Cooking a whole beef brisket for just two people results
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