Caldo de Res
This hearty Mexican beef soup is full of tender meat, sweet corn, and chunky vegetables that make every bite comforting. The best part? There are no rules add as much…
José’s Salsa Macha
Ingredients 2 large ancho peppers 20 chile de árbol peppers 1/2 cup peanuts and ¼ cup peeled sunflower seeds 8 garlic cloves 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 cups olive oil…
Jose’s Traditional Champurrado Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups milk (whole milk preferred for creaminess) 1½ cups warm water ½ cup masa harina (instant corn flour) 2 discs Mexican chocolate (Abuelita or Ibarra) 2 oz piloncillo…
Jose’s Tortas de camaron
Shrimp Patties in Red Sauce with Nopales 2 ounces of dry shrimp powder 3 eggs (separate whites and yolks) Oil for frying For the red sauce: 5 dried guajillo chiles…
Crispy Pernil with Flavor-Packed Sofrito
Sofrito Ingredients: 1 cup garlic cloves 1 bunch cilantro 2 red bell peppers 10 small sweet peppers (ajíes dulces, if available) 2 green bell peppers ½ large onion 1–2 bunches…
Jose’s White rice and beans (arroz blanco y habichuelas)
White Rice Ingredients: 4 cups water 2 cups long-grain white rice (rinsed and drained) 1 tbsp of chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Instructions: Bring water to a boil in…
Jose’s Carne en su jugo (Steak soup)
Ingredients 6 slices bacon 3 cups water 4 fresh tomatillos, husks removed 3 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled 2 pounds flank steak, cut into ½-inch…
Jose’s Golden Potato Patties (Tortitas de Papa)
Ingredients (Yields approximately 12 patties) 2 pounds yellow potatoes (approximately 4 cups mashed) 1 cup cheese of choice (Chihuahua, mozzarella, queso fresco, or panela) ⅓ cup plain, unseasoned bread crumbs…
Oven-Baked Pulled Pork Butt
Ingredients: 4–5 lb pork butt (also called Boston butt or pork shoulder) 2–3 tbsp yellow mustard (as binder) 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp onion powder 1…
Classic Mexican Horchata (1 Gallon)
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice 1 ½ cups blanched almonds (optional, for creaminess) 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 to 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (to taste)…