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Enchilada Casserole Made With Red Chile Powder

February 10, 2022 by Lucas Lautman

Although today you can find enchiladas stuffed with chicken, shredded beef or veggies, this stacked red chile and cheese enchilada is the traditional New Mexican one, a favorite in our family.

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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
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4 10 oz.
Servings
4 10 oz.
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
Servings
4 10 oz.
Servings
4 10 oz.
Ingredients
Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 6 Tbsp. BUENO® Special Reserve Chile Powder
  • Warm water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Dash of BUENO® Oregano
  • 1 doz. pkg. BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 2 cups cheddar or longhorn cheese shredded
  • Vegetable oil for frying tortillas
Servings: 10 oz.
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  1. 1. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil over low to medium heat in a large saucepan.
  2. 2. Stir in flour. Brown to make a roux, stirring constantly.
  3. 3. Stir in chile powder.
  4. 4. Add warm water to make a sauce of the thickness you desire.
  5. 5. Add garlic, salt and oregano. Simmer for at least 30 minutes while flavors blend.
  6. 6. To assemble the enchiladas, quickly dip corn tortillas one at a time in hot oil to soften. Drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Dip each fried tortilla in chile sauce to cover bottom of a casserole dish. Spread a large serving spoonful of chile sauce over tortillas, enough to cover all tortillas. Sprinkle with onion and cheese. Add remaining layers of fried tortillas dipped in chile sauce, onion and cheese until all ingredients are used. Add remaining sauce on top or pour over individual servings.
  8. 8. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese on top is melted.
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Basic Red Chile Sauce with Roux

January 18, 2022 by Lucas Lautman

This Basic Red Chile Sauce with Roux uses our New Mexico red chile powder. Our BUENO® Red Chile powders come in mild and hot spice levels– to satisfy any taste buds! When your sauce is ready to go be sure to smother it on any dish including burritos, omelets, enchiladas, and more. 

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  • CourseSide Dish
  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbs. flour
  • 4 Tbsp. BUENO® Chile Powder
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
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  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Stir in flour until flour turns golden. Add red chile powder.
  3. Slowly add water and stir until there are no longer lumps.
  4. Add garlic and salt.
  5. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 min. over low-medium heat.
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Fruit Empanaditas

January 4, 2021 by Ana Baca

These Fruit Empanaditas are a family favorite treat. Use whatever fruit you have — apricots, apples, plums or a combination of both! There is nothing better than biting into a flakily crust and into a sweet filling!

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Little fruit turnovers.
Servings
2 dozen
Servings
2 dozen
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Little fruit turnovers.
Servings
2 dozen
Servings
2 dozen
Ingredients
Filling
  • 1 lb. dried plums, apricots, or peaches (or a combination) cooked
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground cloves
Dough
  • 4 cups unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter chilled
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cups water chilled
Servings: dozen
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  1. Using food processor, coarsely grind cooked fruit. Do not puree.
  2. Transfer to a bowl. Add sugar and spices.
  3. In a separate bowl, for the dough, sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
  4. Cut in shortening. Add water. Knead by hand until dough is smooth.
  5. Preheat oven to 375ºF to 400ºF.
  6. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to ⅛ inch thick. Cut the dough in round pieces 3 inches in diameter. (Hint: A 13 oz. coffee can is perfect to cut dough.) Roll out each round piece to about 4 ½ inches in diameter.
  7. Fill with 1 heaping tablespoon filling. Dip fingertip in cold water and moisten bottom half of circle. Fold dough over filling and press together with fingertips or fork.
  8. Place empanaditas on a cookie sheet. Puncture top of each empanadita twice with fork. Bake at 375ºF for 25 minutes and at 400ºF for 5 more minutes.
Recipe Notes

Makes approximately 2 dozen 4 ½ inch, 1 ½ oz. empanaditas.

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Traditional New Mexican Green Chile Sauce (from Green Chile Package)

January 4, 2021 by Ana Baca

This is our traditional New Mexican Green Chile Sauce as featured on our Green Chile packaging. Use this on burgers, smother it on your burritos, or even try it with a bowl of beans. 

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Traditional New Mexican Green Chile Sauce as featured on our Green Chile packaging.
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings
2.5 cups
Servings
2.5 cups
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Traditional New Mexican Green Chile Sauce as featured on our Green Chile packaging.
  • CourseSide Dish
  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings
2.5 cups
Servings
2.5 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • ¼ onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 13 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Green Chile
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. flour
Servings: cups
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  1. Heat ½ tsp. oil in saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic until transparent.
  2. Add frozen green chile and water. Cook over medium heat until chile is defrosted. Add salt. Simmer.
  3. Heat remaining oil over medium heat in skillet. Add flour. Whisk 10 minutes.
  4. Add roux to sauce. Mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil (at least 165ºF.).
  5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Yields: 2½ cups.

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Red Chile Korean Style BBQ Tacos

July 17, 2020 by Susannah Dhaliwal

Our Red Chile Korean Style BBQ Tacos are the perfect fusion of New Mexican and Korean BBQ.  If you love New Mexican red chile and the tanginess of Korean BBQ, these tacos will become your favorite!

 

This recipe features our New Mexican Red Chile Sauce

A traditional New Mexican style red chile sauce perfect as a topping for enchiladas, burritos and eggs. But it can also be used as a pizza base instead of the marinara sauce or as a marinade for a variety of proteins.  Add a Crockpot and a little time and your savory dinner is done! Use as a shortcut to have more time and energy for the things in life most important to you!

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12 tacos
Servings
12 tacos
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12 tacos
Ingredients
Red Chile Korean Style BBQ Beef
  • 1- 16 oz. jar BUENO® Red Chile Sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup sesame seed oil
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. ginger grated
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless beef top round, raw thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Tacos
  • 3 cups Red Chile Korean Style BBQ Beef
  • 2 cups red cabbage thin shreds
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 medium avocado chopped
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 doz. pkg. BUENO® Skinny Mini® Tortillas
Servings: tacos
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Red Chile Korean Style BBQ Beef
  1. Combine first seven ingredients (except beef or vegetable oil) into baking dish.
  2. Slice raw beef thinly against grain.
  3. Add beef to marinade, mix thoroughly and cover with plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove from refrigerator and let stand prior to searing.
  6. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high.
  7. Sear marinated beef pieces one at a time two to three minutes per side until caramelized.
  8. Remove cooked beef pieces from skillet and reserve on plate. Yield: About 3 cups
Tacos
  1. Heat tortillas.
  2. Add ¼ cup cooked meat to tortilla.
  3. Garnish each taco with approximately 2 Tbsp. cabbage, 1 Tbsp. avocado and 2 tsp. onion and 1 tsp. cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and lime juice to make a crema. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. crema over each taco or an amount to your liking.
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Christmas Roast® Braised Beef Tacos

July 13, 2020 by Susannah Dhaliwal

Our Christmas Roast® Braised Beef Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any weeknight dinner. The slow cook makes succulent and tender shredded beef tacos.

Our Christmas Roast® Salsa features in this recipe:

Everyone knows the delight of “Christmas”—green and red together in harmony.  For this top seller, we hand pick the perfect proportion of freshly harvested sun ripened red chile and green chile (our Christmas Roast® chile), roast it to perfection and combine it with premium garlic and spices. We promise it will delight your taste buds and bring peace to your yearning for red and green!  Simply put, this is the Baca family favorite and the most premium of our Salsas. Certified New Mexico grown.

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12 tacos
Servings
12 tacos
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12 tacos
Servings
12 tacos
Ingredients
Beef Preparation
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 pounds raw Beef chuck roast boneless
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil for searing
  • 1 cup BUENO® Christmas Roast® Green Chile Salsa
  • 1 cup cola (soda)
Taco Assembly
  • 1 doz. pkg. BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil for tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 5 radishes thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Cojita cheese crumbled
Servings: tacos
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Beef Preparation
  1. For dry rub, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and cumin.
  2. Coat all sides of beef with dry rub.
  3. Tightly wrap meat in plastic, place in container. Cover.
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Remove dry rubbed beef from refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature before searing.
  6. In large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil over medium-high.
  7. Sear each side of beef for 2-3 minutes. Reserve.
  8. To large crockpot add salsa and cola. Stir to combine.
  9. Place seared meat over sauce mixture. Cover and slow-cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours. At 6 hours, check for desired tenderness of beef.
  10. Remove meat from sauce and shred or slice for tacos.
Taco Assembly
  1. To medium skillet, add 1 Tbsp. oil and heat over medium heat.
  2. Lightly sauté corn tortillas until warm and flexible.
  3. Stack tortillas on plate and reserve.
  4. Assemble each taco with sliced or shredded beef, cabbage, onion, radish and cilantro. Top with cheese crumbles. Option: Substitute 1 doz. pkg. BUENO® Skinny Mini® Tortillas instead of Corn Tortillas.
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Breakfast Burritos

May 22, 2020 by Ana Baca

Breakfast Burritos are a perfect accompaniment to a day of outdoor activity. Potatoes, eggs and chorizo make the perfect combination for a hearty meal!

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Six 7 oz. servings
Servings
Six 7 oz. servings
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Servings
Six 7 oz. servings
Servings
Six 7 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • ¼ medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 small potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 8 oz. chorizo sliced
  • ¼ tsp. granulated garlic
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper
  • 6 BUENO® GRANDMA'S® Tortillas
Servings: 7 oz. servings
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  1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion.
  2. Add potatoes. Fry until golden about 15 minutes.
  3. Add eggs. Cook until scrambled. Place aside.
  4. In a separate skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Combine chorizo with egg mixture. Add spices. Return to low heat and stir until blended.
  6. Evenly divide mixture among 6 tortillas. Roll into burritos. Secure with toothpicks.
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Caldito de Calabacita

May 16, 2020 by Ana Baca

The word “caldito” is actually in its literal New Mexican translation, a word for flattery. Yet, many New Mexicans often refer to “caldito” (the diminutive form of caldo) to mean “caldo” or broth. For our family however, a caldo or caldito, was much more than a broth. It was a comfort food. Time and again, entering the house on a cold, blustery, winter’s day or when we weren’t feeling all that well, our mother would prepare a simple soup of vegetables, a little meat, and spices, which melded together to create a savory broth that warmed us from the inside out. It also, had the power to comfort us and to make us feel safe. Even now, this “little broth” can take us back to those times. Try this version of “caldito” or “ little soup” for your family. It’s simple to make yet flavorful. If you find it a little too spicy for some members of the family, separate some for them before adding the chile.

 

This recipe uses our classic green chile:  https://buenofoods.com/green-chile/

We use Kitchen Bouquet Browning & Seasoning Sauce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_Bouquet

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Caldito de Calabacita is a simple soup of zucchini, potato, green chile and sirloin, which melded together, creates a savory broth that warms the soul.
  • CuisineComfort Food, Stews, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings Prep Time
Eight 8 oz. Servings 5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Eight 8 oz. Servings 5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
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Caldito de Calabacita is a simple soup of zucchini, potato, green chile and sirloin, which melded together, creates a savory broth that warms the soul.
  • CuisineComfort Food, Stews, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings Prep Time
Eight 8 oz. Servings 5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Eight 8 oz. Servings 5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. top sirloin or round steak
  • 1 large potato peeled or unpeeled
  • 2 small zucchini squash
  • 1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • ¼ cup unbleached flour
  • ½ tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 3 cups water
  • ½- 13 oz. container BUENO® Green Chile thawed in microwave
  • 1 tsp. browning sauce (we used Kitchen Bouquet® Browning & Seasoning Sauce)
Servings: 8 oz. Servings
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  1. Cut sirloin/steak into ¼ to ½ inch cubes.
  2. Cut potato and zucchini into ½ inch cubes.
  3. Heat oil over medium high in a 2-3 quart saucepan or large skillet.
  4. Add meat, potato and zucchini and cook until browned, approximately 10 minutes. Stir periodically.
  5. Stir in flour, cumin and granulated garlic. Cook to brown flour, approximately 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add water.
  7. Stir in green chile and browning sauce.
  8. Simmer for 30 minutes or until cooked or desired consistency is achieved. If thinner consistency is desired, stir in more water.
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New Mexico Caldillo Style Steaks

May 13, 2020 by Ana Baca

These New Mexico Caldillo Style Steaks are comfort food at its best. Sirloin steaks in a Hatch green chile gravy-like sauce are easy and delicious!

 

This recipe uses our best selling Hatch Green Chile Sauce in a convenient jar!  https://buenofoods.com/salsa/

 

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The word “Caldillo” is sometimes used to refer to a stew made with a light broth or with a saucy-like consistency found in a ragout or fricassee. We borrowed the word to describe this dish because it has a gravy-like sauce that is not at all spicy and perfect for growing families. The recipe is easy to make and you can get it to the table in under 45 minutes.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings Prep Time
Four 5 oz. Servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Four 5 oz. Servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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The word “Caldillo” is sometimes used to refer to a stew made with a light broth or with a saucy-like consistency found in a ragout or fricassee. We borrowed the word to describe this dish because it has a gravy-like sauce that is not at all spicy and perfect for growing families. The recipe is easy to make and you can get it to the table in under 45 minutes.
  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings Prep Time
Four 5 oz. Servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Four 5 oz. Servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. BUENO® Ground Cumin
  • 4 top sirloin or round steaks (about 12 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
  • 1- 16 oz. jar BUENO® Hatch Green Chile Sauce
  • 1- 14 oz. can fat free reduced sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 oz. hot water
Servings: 5 oz. Servings
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  1. Combine flour, black pepper and cumin in a plate or pan.
  2. Roll each steak in flour mixture and set aside.
  3. Heat oil over medium high heat in 12 inch skillet or Dutch oven.
  4. Add steaks. Brown about 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  5. Add green chile sauce and broth.
  6. Increase heat to bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  7. Remove steaks and set aside.
  8. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and hot water. Stir to dissolve.
  9. Add cornstarch mixture to simmering sauce and stir well.
  10. Add steaks and simmer an additional 5 minutes. One serving equals approximately 3 oz. steak with 2 oz. sauce
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Vegetarian Zucchini Burritos

April 24, 2020 by Ana Baca

These flavorful Vegetarian Zucchini Burritos combine New Mexico green chile, zucchini, roasted corn and tomatoes. They are perfect for the vegetarian who is seeking a flavorful and hearty meal.

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Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
Six 6 oz. burritos 5 minutes
Cook Time
10-15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 medium zucchini squash diced
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 13 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Green Chile
  • ¾ cup frozen roasted corn
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 10-12 sweet cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 pinch BUENO® Mexican oregano (optional)
  • 6 BUENO® Grandma’s Original tortillas
  • ¾ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Servings: 6 oz. burritos
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  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Sauté zucchini until golden.
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add green chile, corn, salt, and pepper to zucchini mixture.
  4. Cook over medium heat until temperature reaches 165˚ F.
  5. Cover and simmer 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in tomatoes and a pinch of oregano (optional). Continue cooking an additional minute. Remove from heat.
  7. Warm each tortilla on hot griddle. Place ½ cup of zucchini mixture in middle of each tortilla and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. cheese.
  8. Roll into a burrito. Repeat for each burrito.
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Hatch Enchiladas Encantadas

April 17, 2020 by Ana Baca

These Hatch Enchiladas Encantadas are a delicious combination of Hatch Green Chile, chicken and jack cheese. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a Friday potluck.

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Ten 6 oz. servings
Servings
Ten 6 oz. servings
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites
Servings
Ten 6 oz. servings
Servings
Ten 6 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 doz. BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 3 16 oz. jars BUENO® Hatch Green Chile Sauce
  • 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cooked and shredded
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
Servings: 6 oz. servings
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  1. Heat oil in a small skillet. Quickly fry one tortilla at a time in hot oil. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Heat green chile sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. In a casserole dish, alternately layer fried tortillas dipped in heated green chile sauce, shredded chicken, green chile sauce, onion and cheese until all ingredients are used.
  4. Bake uncovered at 350º for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Mama’s Basic Red Chile Sauce (From Red Chile Puree)

April 15, 2020 by Ana Baca

Mama’s Basic Red Chile Sauce is our mother’s basic recipe for a traditional New Mexican red chile sauce. She adds a pinch of sugar like her grandmother did.

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24 oz.
Servings
24 oz.
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24 oz.
Servings
24 oz.
Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups water (1 ½ cup water for slightly thicker consistency)
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile or BUENO® Frozen Special Reserve Red Chile
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. unbleached flour
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ tsp. BUENO® Oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
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  1. Heat water in saucepan over low to medium heat.
  2. Add frozen red chile allowing the chile to defrost and cook.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle in flour to make roux. Stir in garlic while browning roux.
  5. Stir simmering red chile and water into roux, eliminating any lumps.
  6. Add oregano, salt and sugar. Stir and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
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Stacked Enchilada Casserole

April 9, 2020 by Ana Baca

This Stacked Enchilada Casserole has been a traditional Baca family favorite for decades. The best part is cold leftovers the next morning!

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Eights 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
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Eights 8 oz. servings
Servings
Eights 8 oz. servings
Ingredients
  • 4½ cups Signature Red Chile Sauce see recipe
  • 12 BUENO® Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • Shredded lettuce for garnish
  • diced tomato for garnish
Servings: 8 oz. servings
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  1. Heat the red chile sauce.
  2. Quickly dip one tortilla at a time in a pot of boiling water and then into the heated red chile sauce.
  3. Place four of the dipped tortillas side by side in a shallow dish (9" x 13" x 2"). Spread about ¾ cup of the sauce evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with ¼ cup onion. Add another layer of tortillas. Spread with ¾ cup chile sauce and ¼ cup onion. Add final layer.
  4. Pour 1 ½ cups of chile sauce evenly over stacks. Top with cheese and remaining onion. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Pour remaining chile sauce over individual servings as desired. Garnish liberally with shredded lettuce and diced tomato. Makes six generous servings.
Recipe Notes

Option: You may substitute 2-16 oz. jars BUENO® New Mexico Red Chile Sauce instead of making the red chile sauce from scratch.

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Torta de Huevo (Egg Fritters) In Red Chile Sauce

April 6, 2020 by Ana Baca

Torta de Huevo  are Egg Fritters in Red Chile Sauce.  These are a traditional Lenten dish in New Mexico, often eaten on Good Friday.  Omit the shrimp and they become a perfect meal for vegetarians!

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Torta de Huevo
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp. unbleached flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ pkg. shredded shrimp (optional)
  • 2 squirts non-stick cooking spray
Red Chile Sauce
  • 1- 14 oz. container water
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile
  • 2 Tbsp. Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp. unbleached flour
  • ¼ tsp. BUENO® Oregano crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
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Torta de Huevo
  1. Beat egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks.
  2. Combine beaten egg whites, beaten egg yolks, garlic, flour, salt, baking powder and shrimp. Fold together lightly, by hand.
  3. Lightly coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat.
  4. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto heated skillet. Cook both sides over medium heat until golden.
  5. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Proceed to Red Chile Sauce.
  7. Note: You may also fry tortas in vegetable oil.
Red Chile Sauce
  1. Heat water in saucepan over low to medium heat.
  2. Add frozen red chile and cook about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil over low heat in medium skillet. Add flour. Stir constantly to make a golden brown roux.
  4. Stir red chile puree into roux.
  5. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and bring to a slow boil.
  6. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. For Torta De Huevo only: drop prepared tortas into sauce and simmer 5 more minutes.
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Blue Corn Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas

April 6, 2020 by Ana Baca

Blue Corn Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas are a traditional New Mexican favorite. They are the perfect comfort food for vegetarians and native New Mexicans! This recipe is from the Baca family archives and a favorite for special celebrations!

These enchiladas use our finest and most premium red chile puree: Special Reserve.

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The blue corn tortillas from the Pueblo Indian tradition in combination with red chile from the New Mexican tradition make these a special dish, unique to New Mexican cuisine.
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  • CourseMain Dish
  • CuisineComfort Food, New Mexican, Traditional Family Favorites, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Special Reserve Red Chile Puree
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile Puree, Mild
  • 1- container water (add more if you prefer a thinner consistency)
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
  • Dash of BUENO® Oregano if desired
  • 1 pkg. BUENO® Blue Corn Tortillas
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar or longhorn cheese shredded
  • Enough oil in which to fry tortillas
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Sauce
  1. Heat oil over low heat. Add flour, stirring constantly until golden brown to make a roux.
  2. Add red chile and 1 container of cold water. Depending on your preferred consistency, you can add more or less water.
  3. Add garlic, salt, and oregano and simmer uncovered for at least 20 minutes. The longer you cook, the thicker the sauce becomes.
Enchiladas
  1. In a separate skillet, heat oil. Fry tortillas one at a time. After frying each tortilla, drain on paper towel.
  2. Assemble the casserole, using a 9x9 square casserole dish. Dip each blue corn tortilla in red chile sauce. Place in casserole dish until bottom of dish is covered with one layer.
  3. Place a generous portion of red chile sauce over each tortilla to cover the entire layer.
  4. Sprinkle first layer with onion and cheese. Continue to build the layered casserole with fried tortillas, red chile sauce, onion and cheese until all ingredients are used.
  5. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Recipe Notes

Note: Blue corn is delicate and tortillas may separate while frying.  No worries. Assemble as usual.  Once they are within the casserole, no one will ever know! But the delicate and sweet taste of blue corn in combination with the red chile sauce make these enchiladas an example of true and traditional New Mexican cuisine.

Option: Pour remainder of chile sauce over individual servings if desired.

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Corn Quesadilla

April 6, 2020 by Ana Baca

This simple Corn Quesadilla is perfect for a light lunch or an afternoon snack. Get the crisp crunch without the fat of a corn chip.

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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Vegetarian
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One 3.5 oz.
Servings
One 3.5 oz.
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  • CuisineNew Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings
One 3.5 oz.
Servings
One 3.5 oz.
Ingredients
  • 1 BUENO® Corn Tortilla
  • 2 oz. cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 Tbsp. onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp. BUENO® Christmas Roast® Salsa
Servings: 3.5 oz.
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  1. Top corn tortilla with cheese.
  2. Sprinkle onion over cheese.
  3. Place on a cookie sheet and bake from 2-3 minutes or until corn tortilla is golden brown and crisp.
  4. Top with salsa.
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Bean Burritos

April 5, 2020 by Ana Baca

These Bean Burritos are simple and nutritious. Start with whole pinto beans, seasoned with onion and garlic and mash with cheese. Roll into a burrito.

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Six
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Six
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Six
Servings
Six
Ingredients
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 cups cooked pinto beans prepared without oil or salt
  • ⅛ tsp. oregano
  • 6- 8 inch BUENO® GRANDMA'S® Tortillas
  • 1- 16 oz. jar BUENO® New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet lightly coated with a non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add pinto beans and oregano. Simmer mixture until any excess moisture has evaporated. Mash mixture
  3. Stir ½ cup of the cheese into beans, allowing cheese to melt.
  4. Spoon 2/3 cup bean mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up, placing each burrito seam side down.
  5. Pour 1/3 cup of red chile sauce over each burrito and sprinkle ¼ cup cheese on top of each burrito.
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Carne Adobada (Cured Meat)

April 4, 2020 by Ana Baca

Carne Adobada is a New Mexican favorite. Marinate pork strips in traditional red chile puree seasoned with garlic and oregano.

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Six 4 oz.
Servings
Six 4 oz.
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Six 4 oz.
Servings
Six 4 oz.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. pork cut into 1 inch long strips approx. 4 pork chops
  • 1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. BUENO® Coarse Red Chile
  • ¼ tsp. BUENO® Oregano crushed
Servings: 4 oz.
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  1. Place pork strips into a deep baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine red chile, garlic, salt, coarse chile and oregano.
  3. Pour mixture over meat.
  4. Marinate in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
  5. Bake uncovered at 350º for 1 hour.
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Fish Tacos

March 27, 2020 by Ana Baca

Fresh fish tacos with white fish, green cabbage, avocado and Mexican cheese will delight the taste buds on a spring day!

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12 3 oz. tacos 5-10 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 3 oz. tacos 5-10 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
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12 3 oz. tacos 5-10 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 3 oz. tacos 5-10 minutes
Cook Time
15-20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. white fish (halibut or cod)
  • salt for taste