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Carne Asada Fries With Sliced Steak and Chile Butter Sauce

Crisp shoestring fries under melted mozzarella carry thin slices of seared steak and a chile butter sauce built on toasted chiltepin, cumin, oregano, garlic and brandy, finished with tomato, red onion and cilantro.

MexicanMain course1 hrServes 6308 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: steak

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-6334 · Hand-built original

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Carne Asada Nachos

A loaded sheet pan of crisp tortilla chips under melted cheddar and chopped carne asada, finished with tomato, jalapeño, avocado, guacamole and sour cream.

MexicanAppetizer, Dinner, lunch10 minServes 61446 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: asada

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13016 · Hand-built original

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Carne Asada Tacos

Flank steak marinates in cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime and orange juice, grills hot and fast, then rests and slices thin for warm corn tortillas with pico de gallo and avocado.

MexicanMain course2 hrServes 5382 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-6335 · Hand-built original

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Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Slow-cooked pork shoulder rubbed with oregano and cumin, shredded, then crisped in a hot pan in its own seasoned juices until golden at the edges and juicy in the middle.

MexicanSlow cooking6 hr 15 minServes 10303 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-13017 · Hand-built original

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Ceviche

Shrimp cured in lime juice with cucumber, tomato, onion and jalapeño, served on tostadas.

MexicanAppetizer2 hr 15 minServes 8310 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-4322 · Hand-built original

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Ceviche Verde With Pepitas

Halibut cured in a green lime, cilantro, mint and pepita salsa with cucumber and red onion, served on crisp baked tostadas with avocado.

Mexican30 min6 servings324 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: halibut

HB-13048 · Hand-built original

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Chalupas

Chalupas—a tortilla or masa fried in oil—can have a variety of fillings, but this recipe fills them with ground beef, beans, onions, cotija, and salsa verde.

Mexicanweeknight meals, appetizers, comfort food, dinner1 hr 10 min6 serving(s)1967 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-0444 · Hand-built original

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Charred Guacamole

Avocados, plum tomatoes, scallions and a jalapeño are charred on the grill, then chopped and folded with lime juice, garlic and cilantro into a smoky guacamole finished with Cotija and tortilla chips.

MexicanSide dish0 minMakes about 3 cups12 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-6363 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Fajitas Meal Prep Bowls

Seasoned chicken strips and sautéed peppers and onion packed over rice in grab-and-go containers — a flavourful, filling lunch or quick dinner made ahead.

MexicanDinner, lunch30 minServes 4343 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-13071 · Hand-built original

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

A chicken broth soup seasoned with cumin, chili powder and paprika, with diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and shredded chicken, finished with lime juice and served with tortilla strips and avocado, cheese, cilantro and sour cream.

MexicanMain course1 hrServes 8184 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-9210 · Hand-built original

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Chilaquiles

Tortilla chips soaked in warm salsa verde and topped with a fried egg, Mexican crema, cilantro and crumbled cotija — a quick, satisfying breakfast.

MexicanBreakfast10 minServes 2714 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13116 · Hand-built original

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Chilaquiles Verde

Chilaquiles Verde is a Mexican dish built around chicken. It takes 45 min in total and makes 4 serving(s). It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.

Mexicangluten-free, brunch, weeknight meals, breakfast45 min4 serving(s)304 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-0548 · Hand-built original

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Chile Verde

Tender pork shoulder slow-simmered in roasted green chiles and tomatillos. This authentic Mexican chili verde is rich, flavorful, and comforting.

Mexicandinner, Main Course, Soup2 hr 15 minServes 8422 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-2589 · Hand-built original

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Chile-Cucumber Agua Fresca

Cucumber blended with a spiced syrup of ginger, habanero, star anise, cloves and cucumber peel, plus lemon juice and ice, then strained into a pitcher. Poured over ice and garnished with cucumber ribbons, it is sweet, hot and aromatic.

Mexican4–6 servings73 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: small english hothouse cucumber

HB-17824 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Carnitas Bowls

Pork shoulder carnitas pressure-cooked with orange and lime juice, garlic and spices, shredded and broiled crisp, served over white rice with pico de gallo, guacamole and marinated red onions.

MexicanMain course50 minServes 4553 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-11251 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Corn Salsa

A Mexican corn salsa with roasted poblano, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro, sharpened with lemon, lime and cumin.

MexicanSide15 minServes 818 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-11514 · Hand-built original

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