Jul 14 2026
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Rancho Grande Fajito – Rito Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time1h
Serves4

Beef or chicken enchiladas with your choice of green tomatillo or both, topped with red sauce, rice & guac salad

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Ingredients

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Fajito Filling

Rice & Guac Salad

Method

Fajito Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meat

    Add the ground beef or shredded chicken to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Enchiladas

  1. 3

    Prepare the Enchiladas

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Take a corn tortilla, fill it with the meat filling, and roll it up tightly. Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

  2. 4

    Add Sauces and Cheese

    Once all tortillas are in the dish, pour green tomatillo sauce over half and red enchilada sauce over the other half. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

  3. 5

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Rice & Guac Salad

  1. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add white rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Salad

    In a bowl, combine diced avocado, diced tomato, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. Mix gently to combine.

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