Summers Homemade Meals: Flavor-Packed Favorites

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 6 Roma tomatoes, finely dice 1 white onion, chop 1 bunch cilantro, and mince 1 jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
  2. 2Chop 6 Roma tomatoes, finely dice 1 white onion, chop 1 bunch cilantro, and mince 1 jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
  3. 3Chop 6 Roma tomatoes, finely dice 1 white onion, chop 1 bunch cilantro, and mince 1 jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
  4. 4Combine chopped tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, 1 tsp salt, and juice of 2 limes to make Pico de Gallo.
  5. 5Combine chopped tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, 1 tsp salt, and juice of 2 limes to make Pico de Gallo.
  6. 6Combine chopped tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, 1 tsp salt, and juice of 2 limes to make Pico de Gallo.
  7. 7Mash 4 ripe avocados.
  8. 8Mash 4 ripe avocados.
  9. 9Mash 4 ripe avocados.
  10. 10Mince 3 garlic cloves.
  11. 11Mince 3 garlic cloves.
  12. 12Mince 3 garlic cloves.
  13. 13Combine mashed avocados, minced garlic, juice of 1-2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro to make Guacamole.
  14. 14Combine mashed avocados, minced garlic, juice of 1-2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro to make Guacamole.
  15. 15Combine mashed avocados, minced garlic, juice of 1-2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro to make Guacamole.
  16. 16Serve Pico de Gallo and Guacamole with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
  17. 17Serve Pico de Gallo and Guacamole with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
  18. 18Serve Pico de Gallo and Guacamole with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
  19. 19Juice 3-4 limes (about 1/3 cup).
  20. 20Juice 3-4 limes (about 1/3 cup).
  21. 21Juice 3-4 limes (about 1/3 cup).
  22. 22Combine lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar (add more if needed), 1 cup ice, 1 cup cold water, and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  23. 23Combine lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar (add more if needed), 1 cup ice, 1 cup cold water, and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  24. 24Combine lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar (add more if needed), 1 cup ice, 1 cup cold water, and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves.
  25. 25Blend everything until smooth.
  26. 26Blend everything until smooth.
  27. 27Blend everything until smooth.
  28. 28Strain if desired and garnish with mint.
  29. 29Strain if desired and garnish with mint.
  30. 30Strain if desired and garnish with mint.
  31. 31Sauté 1 lb frozen corn and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup butter.
  32. 32Sauté 1 lb frozen corn and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup butter.
  33. 33Sauté 1 lb frozen corn and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup butter.
  34. 34Remove corn mixture from heat.
  35. 35Remove corn mixture from heat.
  36. 36Remove corn mixture from heat.
  37. 37Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp Tajín, and 2 tbsp cilantro.
  38. 38Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp Tajín, and 2 tbsp cilantro.
  39. 39Stir in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp Tajín, and 2 tbsp cilantro.
  40. 40Serve Elote-Style Skillet Corn warm.
  41. 41Serve Elote-Style Skillet Corn warm.
  42. 42Serve Elote-Style Skillet Corn warm.
  43. 43Brown 3 lbs ground beef with 2 diced onions, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 minced jalapeño.
  44. 44Brown 3 lbs ground beef with 2 diced onions, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 minced jalapeño.
  45. 45Brown 3 lbs ground beef with 2 diced onions, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 minced jalapeño.
  46. 46Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 taco seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste.
  47. 47Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 taco seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste.
  48. 48Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 taco seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste.
  49. 49Add 4 cans drained chili red beans, 2 cans drained red kidney beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 heaping spoon tomato paste.
  50. 50Add 4 cans drained chili red beans, 2 cans drained red kidney beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 heaping spoon tomato paste.
  51. 51Add 4 cans drained chili red beans, 2 cans drained red kidney beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 heaping spoon tomato paste.
  52. 52Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
  53. 53Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
  54. 54Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
  55. 55Serve Loaded Beef & Bean Chili hot with your favorite toppings.
  56. 56Serve Loaded Beef & Bean Chili hot with your favorite toppings.
  57. 57Serve Loaded Beef & Bean Chili hot with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Juice of limes
  • 2 Juice of limes
  • 2 Juice of limes
  • 4 ripe avocados, mashed
  • 4 ripe avocados, mashed
  • 4 ripe avocados, mashed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 Juice of limes
  • 1 -2 Juice of limes
  • 1 -2 Juice of limes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 3 -4 limes
  • 3 -4 limes
  • 3 -4 limes
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lb frozen corn
  • 1 lb frozen corn
  • 1 lb frozen corn
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp Tajín
  • 1 tsp Tajín
  • 1 tsp Tajín
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 4 cans chili red beans (drained)
  • 4 cans chili red beans (drained)
  • 4 cans chili red beans (drained)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (drained)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (drained)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (drained)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 heaping spoon tomato paste
  • 1 heaping spoon tomato paste
  • 1 heaping spoon tomato paste

Equipment

tortilla chipsfresh veggiesice cold carafecutting boardskillet

Tips

  • For Pico de Gallo, remove seeds from jalapeño for less heat.
  • For Mint Limeade Refresher, blend until smooth and strain if desired. Garnish with mint.
  • For Elote-Style Skillet Corn, serve warm.
  • For Loaded Beef & Bean Chili, serve hot with your favorite toppings.