Mexican Classics–Beyond Tacos

Updated May 05, 2009
Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Branch out from the trusty taco night with these Mexican favorites.

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Pork Carnitas Gorditas

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Pork Carnitas Gorditas Recipe

Gorditas are thick fried tortillas topped with a hearty filling. Make your own gordita dough with the help of store-bought masa harina. Cook pork with garlic and tomato paste, then mix with pinto beans, zesty salsa verde, buttery avocado, and fresh lime juice.

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Soft Black Bean Tostadas

Soft Black Bean Tostadas Recipe

Top a tortilla with black beans, roasted chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and homemade salsa, then toast in the oven for a filling Mexican entrée. For a meatless main, skip the chicken.

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Baked Chiles Rellenos

Credit: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto

Baked Chiles Rellenos Recipe

Stuff mild poblano peppers with spicy Mexican chorizo, cheese, and fresh tortillas. Add to a baking dish, cover with a fluffy egg mixture, top with more cheese, and bake until set. Whether for brunch or dinner, this Mexican main is sure to satisfy.

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Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles

Credit: Randy Mayor

Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles Recipe

Chilaquiles is an authentic Mexican dish involving tortilla strips mixed with traditional ingredients. Top corn tortilla strips with a mixture of shredded chicken, black beans, and salsa de chile fresco, then cover with queso blanco cheese and bake.

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Shrimp with Mole Poblano

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Shrimp with Mole Poblano Recipe

Mole is a traditional Mexican sauce made from seasonings, chiles, onions, and the key ingredient: chocolate! It's a delicate balance of heat, spice, and sweet. Think of this recipe as a shrimp-n-dip dish–simply grill your shrimp and coat with the bold, intoxicating flavors of the mole poblano.

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