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Arroz con Carne

A one skillet wonder! This main meal is not only easy and delicious but can also be made with many of the leftovers in your refrigerator. Serve with hot tortillas, a side of beans, freshly chopped cilantro, toppings of choice and enjoy!

You Need:

  • La Luna® Mexican Style Rice
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon Canola or Vegetable Oil

Add In Suggestions:

Proteins - Your choice

• Chicken Tenderloins- Cut in strips
• Rotisserie Chicken – Shredded
• Leftover Meat of choice – Chopped/Shredded
• Mexican Chorizo – Cooked

Vegetables & Beans – Your choice

• Chopped Vegetables of choice – Fresh or Frozen
• Jalapeño or Serrano Pepper – Whole
• Gandules

Side & Toppings Suggestions:

  • La Luna® Homestyle Pinto Beans
  • Mexican-brand Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • La Luna® Salsita (coming soon) - Great as a condiment!
  • Queso Fresco  – Crumbled
  • Cilantro – Chopped
  • Sour Cream or Crema

Easy Prep!

  1. Prepare La Luna’s Mexican Style Rice steps 1-3 per instructions.
  2. Add in Protein and Vegetable options of choice before Rice, Sauce and Water come to a hard boil.
  3. Bring to even boil on High and resume steps 4 and 5 per instructions.
  4. Serve with hot tortillas, La Luna® Homestyle Beans, toppings of choice and enjoy!

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Chorizo Bean Dip

Hardy and satisfying, La Luna’s Homestyle Pinto Beans are slowly cooked and bursting with flavor. Add Chorizo, Mexican Cheese, and Pico de Gallo, to showcase this perfect blend of taste and texture. It’s sure to be a palate pleasing party in your mouth!

You Need:

  • 1  Tube Mexican Chorizo – 7.5 oz
  • 1 Cup Pico de Gallo or Diced Tomato – Per La Luna® recipe or store-bought
  • 2 Large Garlic Cloves – Minced (Omit if La Luna®  Pico de Gallo recipe is made)
  • La Luna® Homestyle Pinto Beans – Thaw as directed
  • 2 Cup or 6 oz Chihuahua Cheese – Freshly Grated
  • Mexican-brand Chips

Easy Prep!

  1. Cut ends off one tube of Chorizo and fry in a 10 inch skillet on Medium High. Use a spoon or potato masher to gently break Chorizo apart; cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add Garlic and Pico De Gallo; cook for about 1 minute. Spoon out mixture and set aside. Hint – use a slotted spoon to keep grease. Leave grease in skillet.
  3. Re-heat grease in skillet on High for about 3 minutes, then carefully pour in La Luna’s Homestyle Beans and stir; mash with a potato masher and cook down for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to Low; add 1 Cup Chihuahua Cheese and stir until creamy. Fold in half of the Chorizo mixture and stir. Pour in an oven or microwave proof dish.
  4. Sprinkle remaining Chorizo mixture and Cheese on top. Melt under the broiler on High or in the microwave until Cheese is nice and bubbly.
  5. Serve with your favorite Mexican-brand Chips and enjoy!

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Chunky Beef and Bean Tostadas

A crunchy corn tostada shell, layered with La Luna’s delicious Homestyle Pinto Beans and a slightly spicy seasoned beef.  This meal is the perfect merriment of crisp, creamy textures and fresh, savory flavors!

You Need:

  • 1 Pound Stew Meat – Cut into ¼ x ¼ chunks
  • La Luna® Perfect Taco Starter – Thaw as directed
  • 2 Cups Water
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola, Vegetable Oil or Lard – Optional
  • La Luna® Homestyle Pinto Beans – Refried & mashed
  • Mexican-brand Tostada Shells

Topping Suggestions:

* Iceberg Lettuce – Hand shredded
* Pico de Gallo or Diced Tomato – Per La Luna® recipe or store-bought
* Cheese Option – Your choice

  • Cheddar or Colby – Freshly grated
  • Mexican Cheese of choice – Freshly grated or crumbled

* Sour Cream or Crema

Side Suggestions:

  • La Luna® Mexican Style Rice
  • La Luna® Salsita (coming soon) – Great as a salsa!
  • Mexican-brand Chips

Easy Prep!

Tip – For ease, Beef can be prepared the day before.

  1. Place beef cubes in 1.5 qt pot and add La Luna‘s  Perfect Taco Starter, Water and Salt. Bring to a boil on High. Reduce heat, simmer un-covered for 40 – 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
  2. Prepare La Luna‘s Homestyle Pinto Beans per Refried instructions.
  3. Heat in the oven at 300° for 3 – 5 minutes.
  4. Spread a thin layer of Beans on Tostada Shell then add a small amount of Beef, sprinkle with Cheese, Lettuce and top with Pico de Gallo or desired toppings.
  5. Serve with La Luna‘s Mexican Style Rice and enjoy!

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Fiesta Meatloaf

Ah meatloaf! Is there anything better than this classic comfort food? For a tasty twist on a family favorite, try this quick and easy Fiesta Meatloaf recipe! Pair with your favorite sides to jazz up any evening; it is sure to be a meal your entire family will be asking for. 

You Need:

  • 1.5 lbs Ground Chuck
  • 1 La Luna® Perfect Taco Starter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 ½ Cup Pepper Medley (use colors of your choice) – finely chopped
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion – finely chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Cilantro – finely chopped
  • 2 Stalks Celery – finely chopped
  • 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Easy Prep!

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Combine Ground Chuck, ¾ cup La Luna’s Perfect Taco Starter (set residual Perfect Taco Starter aside for topping), Egg, Pepper Medley, Onion, Cilantro and Celery; mix well.
  3. Fold in Oatmeal to mixture; mix well.
  4. Place meatloaf mixture in 1 large ungreased loaf pan, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Tip – For a fun kid friendly twist, bake in a large ungreased 6 hole muffin pan to form mini meat loafs.
  5. Remove and top with remaining taco starter; bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

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Kathleen’s Chili

By Katheen (Gleendale, WI.)

“Variety is the spice of life and the spice of cooking! I enjoy sparking up old, traditional recipes with a twist.” says Kathleen. “La Luna’s Perfect Taco Starter is great for so much more than tacos; it is a wonderful chili starter as well! It allows me to change things up by creating wonderful authentic flavors yet saving me time. La Luna’s authentic flavors really make all the difference.”

 You Need:

  • 1½ – 2 lbs Ground Lamb Hint – also great with ground Chicken or Turkey
  • La Luna® Perfect Taco Starter – Thaw as directed
  • 1 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 4 Tablespoon Canola or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Medium Yellow Onions – Chopped
  • 2 Bottles Dark German Beer
  • 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 2 15oz cans Black Beans – Drained
  • 4 Cups Baby Carrots – Peeled and shredded

Easy Prep!

  1. Sweat Onion in Oil until transparent; Add Lamb, break apart and brown in skillet on Medium High. Hint – Lamb is a lean meat; do not drain fat.
  2. Add La Luna’s Perfect Taco Starter to Meat and Onion mixture and stir; add in Beer, Chicken Stock, Brown Sugar and Black Beans stirring well; let mixture come to a soft boil.
  3. Reduce to Medium heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Hint – Mixture will thicken and cook down.
  4. Add Baby Carrots and cover; simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!

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Pico de Gallo

A zesty blend of vibrant fresh produce which is a perfect accompaniment with any Mexican meal! Use as a topping suggestion or serve with chips as a chunky salsa!

You Need:

  • ½ Pound Tomato – Diced
  • 2 – 3 Tablespoons Onion – Finely chopped or to taste
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic – Minced
  • Fresh Cilantro – Chopped
  • 1 – 2 Tablespoons Serrano Pepper orJalapeño – Finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

Side Suggestions:

  • Mexican-brand Chips

Easy Prep!

  1. Cut all above ingredients and combine mixing well.
  2. Serve as a topping suggestion or with your favorite Mexican-brand Chips as a chunky salsa and enjoy!

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Puffed Pastry with Strawberries & Mexican Chocolate

Light, flaky layers of spiced pastry served with fresh fruit, creamy dulce de leche ice cream and topped with decedent Mexican chocolate. This melt in your mouth Mexican twist on simple ingredients will make your taste buds dance with delight with every bite!

 You Need:

  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry – defrost at room temp. for 40 min
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • ¼ Tsp Cinnamon – or to taste
  • 1 Disk Nestle Abuelita Mexican Chocolate – Hint: Do not use powder 
  • 1 Tbsp Cream or Milk Fresh Strawberries – Sliced
  • Haagen-Daza Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Easy Prep!

  1. Preheat oven on 400°.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil on High with a glass bowl on top which will be used in Step 6 to melt the Mexican Chocolate.
  3. Un-roll Puff Pastry and cut into 6 triangles or shape of your choice. Hint: if there are cracks in Puff Pastry, sprinkle with water and press together to seal. 
  4. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon. Brush Pastry with a little water and lightly sprinkle with Cinnamon & Sugar mixture; repeat on both sides and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until light golden. Hint: Be careful not to overcook, as Cinnamon & Sugar mixture may burn. 
  6. While Pastry is baking, add Chocolate to the glass bowl. As Chocolate melts, add Cream or Milk and stir occasionally until Mexican Chocolate is creamy and smooth. Hint: Cream or Milk needed may vary slightly based on cooking; adjust as needed. 
  7. Plate Pastry with a large scoop of ice cream, top with sliced Strawberries and drizzle with creamy Mexican Chocolate. Or slice Pastry through the center, stuff with Ice Cream and sliced Strawberries and drizzle of Mexican Chocolate. Serve and enjoy!

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Sloppy Jose’s

Sweet, spicy and still sloppy! La Luna’s Perfect Taco Starter creates a zesty twist on a timeless classic. This easy 30 minute meal is sure to be a family favorite, which is hearty and satisfying!

You Need:

  • 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef
  • ½ Cup Celery – diced
  • ½ Large Onion – diced
  • ½ Cup Pepper Medley (use colors of your choice) – diced
  • 1 La Luna® Perfect Taco Starter
  • 3 oz Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

Accompaniment Suggestions:

  • 6 Toasted Sandwich Buns
  • Cabbage (optional) – finely shredded
  • Cheese Option – Your choice
    • Cheddar or Colby – Freshly grated
    • Mexican Cheese of choice – Freshly grated or crumbled

Easy Prep! (Stove top)

  1. Preheat a large deep skillet on Medium High for 3 – 4 minutes.  Add Ground Beef and stir until Beef begins to crumble. Hint – a potato masher works perfectly!
  2. Add Onions, Celery and Pepper Medley and cook until Beef is evenly browned. Hint – if using lean ground beef, no need to brown and drain.
  3. Stir in remaining Ingredients and reduce heat to Medium Low.  Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Serve on toasted sandwich buns and enjoy!

Easy Prep! (Crock pot)

  1. In a large deep skillet, brown Ground Beef with Onions, Celery and Pepper Medley on Medium High.
  2. Drain Beef mixture and place in crock pot. Add remaining Ingredients, stir and cover.
  3. Cook on Low for 4 – 5 hours / High for 3 – 4 hours / or until flavors are combined.
  4. Serve on toasted sandwich buns and enjoy! Tip – Crock pot Sloppy Jose’s are great for entertaining and parties. Just set it and forget it!

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