Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCesar's Old Mexico3 Tortillas Recipe

3 Tortillas Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time1h
Serves6

ADD QUESO, TOMATILLO SALSA OR RED SAUCE TO ANY ENTREE

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Ingredients

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Tortillas

Red Sauce

Method

Tortillas

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk together until well mixed.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Pour in the water and vegetable oil. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roll Out the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a thin circle, approximately 8 inches in diameter.

  5. 5

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.

Queso

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, milk, diced jalapeño, and salt to the saucepan.

  3. 8

    Stir and Heat

    Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.

Tomatillo Salsa

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatillos, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 10

    Mix Well

    Stir the ingredients together until well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.

Red Sauce

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.

  2. 12

    Heat the Sauce

    Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Remove from heat.

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