Simple Mexican Recipes You Should Try at Home

During the coronavirus pandemic, people have been increasingly told to stay home, avoid restaurants, and stay socially distanced from each other. This has resulted in many people learning to cook different types of foods in order to fulfill whichever craving that they have been having and unable to satisfy due to having to stay inside. Ordering takeout all the time can get really expensive very fast, so cooking at home can help to provide the excitement of new and tasty foods without spending a ton of money. If you have been craving Mexican food, but have not been able to satisfy your craving it can be extremely frustrating.

This article will seek to show you a few different Mexican recipes which you can easily make at home and will result in a delicious meal for you and your family. Take a chance and try something new if you have never tried cooking Mexican food. If you are already a proficient cook, then perhaps you can still find something interesting and delicious in this article. 

Tacos

One of the absolute classic Mexican dishes that you can make from home is the taco. Tacos come in many different sizes, qualities, and can be one of the most diverse types of food which you can easily make at home. Tacos can contain essentially any combination of sauces, meats, veggies, and other ingredients. The main thing is that it must be on some type of a taco shell. Some people find hard taco shells to be a little messy and have trouble eating them. Another food that is very similar to the taco is fajitas. The main distinction between the two is that oftentimes the meat is cooked alongside various vegetables in a fajita, whereas taco meat is often cooked separately with seasonings. Either way, both of these recipes can be very easy to accomplish at home, and will not require a huge amount of ingredients. 

Rice

Mexican rice is a staple of many restaurants and homes all over the world. This easy dish is usually a combination of rice, veggies, meats, and seasonings. Most people prefer to cook the rice first, using whichever variety of rice they have on hand. After the rice has been cooked you should make sure that all your meats are properly cooked in order to avoid sickness. After the meat is done, you can add some veggies to brown them up quickly. When all the components are finished cooking, you can begin to mix everything together in order to create a beautiful and delicious medley of different flavors. The upside to this dish is that it is fairly quick to prepare, extremely customizable, and will be more than enough to leave you satisfied. 

Homemade Tortillas

Tortillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, regardless of what kind of food you are eating. These corn pitas are easily homemade and can be used to eat dips, salsas, or even to make your own tacos, burritos, or other type of wrap. 

Salsa

Salsa is a classic sauce or dip which has long been associated with Mexican food in the hearts and minds of many people across the globe. Salsa is usually made with tomatoes, onions, and many other vegetables, which are mixed together, preserved, and served at a later date. This type of food is extremely flexible and can serve many different purposes. It can be used as a topping, dip, snack, or even a sauce. Another great thing about salsa is that when making your own you are able to customize just how spicy you would like the final product to be. Consider adding things like ghost peppers, scotch bonnet, jalapenos, and of course the classic chilis in order to crank up the heat a bit. Always be sure to avoid touching your eyes and wear gloves when cutting hot peppers, as it can cause quite a bit of damage. 

Hopefully, this article has been helpful and informative regarding a few different types of simple Mexican recipes that you are able to cook at home. These recipes have been proven to be delicious, and many are also quite affordable and will not require a full day of working in the kitchen in order to execute properly. Even if you think that you are a bad cook, or do not have a lot of experience, many of these recipes are extremely intuitive and will be accessible in terms of ingredients and preparation for basically everybody. If you are a vegan, vegetarian, or have other dietary restrictions, then all of these recipes can be easily modified in order to make sure that they are in compliance with any dietary restrictions.