Puerto Rican Picadillo

Puerto Rican Picadillo is an awesome dish filled with a multitude of ingredients that will tickle your taste buds. We found this easy recipe from our Amigos over at RicanRecipes.com. Click here to check it out.

Pineapple Taco Recipe

INGREDIENTS

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1.  1 pound skirt steak, cut into 3 pieces
2.  kosher salt and black pepper
3.  1 tablespoon olive oil
4. 2 cups chopped pineapple
5. 1/2 red chili, sliced
6. 86-inch corn tortillas, warmed
7. cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Season the steak with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak to the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare; slice.
2. Add the pineapple and chili to the skillet and cook, tossing frequently, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Dividing evenly, top the tortillas with the steak and pineapple. Serve with the cilantro and lime wedges.

10 of the best Mexican Grilled Recipes

The smell of meat cooking over charcoal is one of the pleasures of an evening stroll through a town in Mexico. Here are 10 ways we’ve tried to capture that experience in a range of recipes, from a pretty classic carne asada to sangría made with grilled fruit. Buen provecho!

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Fried Mexican Empanadas

Empanadas are a tradition in Mexico and across Latin America. These fried dough hot pockets can be filled with everything from Carne, Chicken to Pork. It's easy to make and you'll ove the flavor. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours 20 Minutes
Servings: 24
"These fried empanadas are the best! Raisins and eggs make this recipe extra delicious believe it or not!"
INGREDIENTS:
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups water, or as needed
 
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
DIRECTIONS:
1.In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender, or pinching into small pieces using your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use a fork to stir in water a few tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. Pat into a ball, and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.2.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender. Crumble in the beef, and season with salt, paprika, cumin and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the raisins and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled, then stir in the hard-cooked eggs.3.Form the dough into 2 inch balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball out into a thin circle. Spoon some of the meat mixture onto the center, then fold into half-moon shapes. Seal edges by pressing with your fingers.4.Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one or two pies into the fryer at a time. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

Favorite Hispanic Food Blogs

These are some of my favorite Hispanic food blogs. Through extensive research I've compiled the best blogs on the web. Here you'll find everything from Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican and Spanish Recipes...to everything in between. If there's a food blog that you like please let us know in the comment box. Click here to find you next favorite Hispanic blog.