Jun 09 2026

Durango Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Chicken tamale, crispy ground beef taco, and a cheese and onion enchilada with refried beans and Spanish rice.

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Ingredients

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Tamales

Enchiladas

Spanish Rice

Method

Tamales

  1. 1

    Prepare the Corn Husks

    Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften them.

  2. 2

    Make the Masa Dough

    In a large bowl, combine corn masa, salt, baking powder, and cumin. Gradually mix in chicken broth until the dough is smooth and spreadable.

  3. 3

    Fill the Tamales

    Take a soaked corn husk, spread about 2 tablespoons of masa dough onto the center, add shredded chicken, and fold the sides over to enclose the filling. Tie with a strip of corn husk.

  4. 4

    Steam the Tamales

    Arrange tamales upright in a steamer pot. Steam for about 1 hour, or until the masa is firm.

Tacos

  1. 5

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water according to the package instructions. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Tacos

    Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with seasoned beef and top with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Enchiladas

  1. 7

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix refried beans, shredded cheese, and diced onion until well combined.

  2. 8

    Wrap the Enchiladas

    Fill corn tortillas with the bean mixture, roll them up, and place them in a baking dish seam side down.

  3. 9

    Top with Sauce

    Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

  4. 10

    Bake the Enchiladas

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Spanish Rice

  1. 11

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, heat a little oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add rice and stir for a couple of minutes.

  2. 12

    Add Liquids

    Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in cumin and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

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