Jul 13 2026
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Fiesta For 6+ Recipe

Inspired by Bakersfield Mass Ave
Time2h
Serves6

chips & salsa roja, salsa verde, guacamole, queso, dolly ensalada, mexico city empanadas, pollo verde tacos, short rib tacos, al pastor tacos, fish tacos, baja shrimp tacos, rice & beans

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Ingredients

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Chips & Salsa Roja

Salsa Verde

Guacamole

Queso

Dolly Ensalada

Mexico City Empanadas

Pollo Verde Tacos

Short Rib Tacos

Al Pastor Tacos

Fish Tacos

Baja Shrimp Tacos

Rice & Beans

Method

Chips & Salsa Roja

  1. 1

    Prepare Salsa Roja

    In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  2. 2

    Serve Chips

    Serve tortilla chips alongside the salsa roja for dipping.

Salsa Verde

  1. 3

    Prepare Salsa Verde

    Remove the husks from tomatillos and rinse them. In a blender, combine tomatillos, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Guacamole

  1. 4

    Prepare Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, onion, tomato, and salt until well combined.

Queso

  1. 5

    Prepare Queso

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, jalapeño, onion, garlic powder, and salt. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.

Dolly Ensalada

  1. 6

    Assemble Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season with salt. Toss to combine.

Mexico City Empanadas

  1. 7

    Prepare Filling

    In a skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft. Add ground beef, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.

  2. 8

    Fill Empanadas

    Place a spoonful of filling on each empanada dough piece. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg.

  3. 9

    Bake Empanadas

    Place empanadas on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Pollo Verde Tacos

  1. 10

    Cook Chicken

    In a slow cooker, add chicken thighs and green salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Shred chicken.

  2. 11

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken, cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.

Short Rib Tacos

  1. 12

    Cook Short Ribs

    In a slow cooker, add short ribs and season with salt. Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender. Shred meat.

  2. 13

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded short rib, cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.

Al Pastor Tacos

  1. 14

    Cook Pork

    Marinate pork shoulder with spices and pineapple. Grill or roast until cooked through and tender. Shred meat.

  2. 15

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shredded pork, cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.

Fish Tacos

  1. 16

    Prepare Fish

    Season fish with salt and grill or pan-fry until cooked through. Flake the fish into pieces.

  2. 17

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas and fill them with fish, cabbage, cilantro, and lime juice.

Baja Shrimp Tacos

  1. 18

    Cook Shrimp

    Season shrimp with salt and sauté in a skillet until pink and cooked through.

  2. 19

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas and fill them with shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, and lime juice.

Rice & Beans

  1. 20

    Cook Rice

    Rinse white rice and cook according to package instructions.

  2. 21

    Prepare Beans

    Heat black beans in a saucepan until warmed through. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

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