Chili powder, a spice that has become synonymous with American cuisine, has a history as rich and complex as its flavor. The journey of chili powder began with the discovery of chilies by Christopher Columbus in the Americas. Initially mistaken for peppercorns, these fiery pods were named ‘peppers’. However, it was not until the late […]
Tag: mexican food
Cheesy Mexican Fiesta
Ingredients 1 lb. ground meat (I prefer beef or bison, but turkey and even pork work well with this dish) 1 chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 2 tbsp Goodnight’s Red River Taco Loco Seasoning ½ cup diced sweet peppers 2 cups diced tomatoes 3 chiles, chopped (anaheim, jalapeno, habanero, serrano, chipotle, your choice) ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus […]
Tacos Locos
Ingredients Taco Loco Seasoning Ground beef Monterey Jack Cheese 1 can green chiles Red River Ridiculous Sauce Tomato Avocado Onion Preparation Place 1 lb ground meat in pan on high heat. Stir in 2 tbsp Taco Loco Seasoning and 1 can Hatch green chiles! Brown. Heat Taco Shells or Corn Tortillas on a hot cast […]
Sloppy Tacos Locos
A Tex-Mex take on the sloppy joe, this recipe takes the traditional taco and puts it between two hamburger buns. You can enjoy this way like a traditional sloppy joe, or you can put the taco beef mixture on top of a beef patty and make it a real taco burger. These recipes are inspired by two of my favorite restaurants: San Loco, a long-gone Mexican hole in the wall the used to be across the street from Club Deuce in South Beach, who had the most delicious taco burger ever (they were also the inspiration for Red River Ridiculousness). The other is the Dew Drop Inn on Old Shell Road in Mobile Alabama, who make the most delicious chili cheeseburger, with their awesome chili in the burger on top of the patty.