Global Eats: 12 Recipes For A South-Of-The-Border Excursion

May 7, 2024

Grab your apron, fire up the grill and get ready to embark on a culinary journey south of the border. With our delicious recipes as your guide, the flavors of Mexico are yours to explore and enjoy.

From Oaxaca to Guadalajara, we hope you find a few recipes to add to your rotation. From mole to ceviche, each dish promises to transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Baja region.

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OAXACAN-STYLE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MOLE VERDE

This Oaxacan-style mole combines the smoky heat of guajillo chiles with the bright acidity of tomatillos. A palatable escape, capturing the true essence of Oaxacan cuisine. You’ll want a good immersion blender for the marinade and mole, and a rimmed baking sheet for roasting the pork tenderloin to juicy perfection.

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SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA

Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these shrimp tacos capture the zest of Mexican cuisine, topped with slaw and a creamy avocado-lime crema. Assembled with warm corn tortillas, chopped cilantro, lime wedges and sliced radishes.

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CHICKEN FAJITA SKILLET

Bring the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex to your table. Marinated in a blend of spices and lime juice, you’re gonna sear a few filets in a hot cast iron skillet while slicing and sautéing red onion and bell peppers. Accompanied by flour tortillas, cotija cheese, guacamole, salsa, cilantro and lime wedges.

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OAXACAN CHICKEN TAMALES WITH CHILE ROJO SALSA

A journey into the heart of Mexico, blending rich, smoky flavors with tender shredded chicken. These homemade tamales are no joke. Filled with dried Guajillo chile peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and aromatic spices, each tamale is a delightful package of flavor and tradition.

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CHUNKY GUACAMOLE

Side or snack, guac is an easy thing to perfect. All you need are a few ripe avocados, diced tomatoes, minced onion, jalapeño for a kick and some cilantro for garnish. The key is refrain—mashing only to a chunky consistency. Season with lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper and grab a bag of chips to enjoy.

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GOAT CHEESE ENCHILADAS

The real star here is the homemade red chile-tomato sauce infused with ancho chiles, garlic, cumin and oregano. It gives your enchiladas a rich, spicy kick, perfectly complementing the creamy goat cheese filling—a feast for the senses.

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GRILLED SHRIMP CEVICHE

Finely minced white onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño and jicama add layers of flavor and crunch to the delightful smokiness of grilled shrimp. The essence of coastal cuisine, this ceviche is all about mastering your knife skills. To serve, spoon the ceviche into chilled bowls or shot glasses and garnish with avocado slices, cilantro and lime wedges.

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POZOLE

A soul-warming Mexican stew you can make in your multicooker. Pop in your pork shoulder with a little garlic, jalapeños and tomatillos, then add a splash of pale lager and hominy to round out the dish. Set it. Forget it. And serve in bowls with sliced radishes, diced avocado, onion and cilantro.

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BAJA FISH TACOS

Marrying the vibrant flavors of lime, cilantro and chili with tender grilled fish, this recipe will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Baja California. Thick red snapper filets are charred to perfection, layered with guacamole, tomato slices and cabbage slaw. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.  

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CHILI CON CARNE

Prepared effortlessly in a pressure cooker, this chili con carne gets its full flavor in minutes. Simple prep, bold flavor and a hearty texture make this a no-brainer on busy weeknights.

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CHILE ROJO SALSA

Perfected in the Sur La Table kitchen, this salsa captures the vibrant taste of the Southwest. Using dried ancho or pasilla chiles, you get just the right amount of smokiness, perfectly balanced by a sweet tomato purée and the piquancy of onion and garlic. A blender will be your best friend here—it’s a shock how easy it is to make your own salsas.

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CHARRED TOMATILLO SALSA

When tomatillos are charred to perfection like this, you get a delightful, sweet depth to your salsa with a subtle kick of heat from jalapeño. This salsa is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, chips—whatever needs a hint of Oaxaca.

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