Best 7 Tex Mex Paste Recipes

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Tex Mex paste is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used to create a variety of Tex Mex dishes. It is typically made with a combination of chili peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, along with spices such as cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Tex Mex paste can be used to marinate meats, add flavor to soups and stews, or as a dipping sauce. It is also a popular ingredient in enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. With so many possibilities, finding the best recipe for Tex Mex paste can be a daunting task. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to help you create the perfect Tex Mex paste, whether you are a novice or an experienced cook.

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TEX-MEX PASTE SPICE UP YOUR LIFE. | 3 (1 TBSP) PACKS



Tex-Mex Paste Spice up your life. | 3 (1 TBSP) Packs image

Every great home cook needs a well-stocked pantry-that's just a fact! We think Tex-Mex Paste is essential, so add it to your collection today and enjoy it in your favorite Mexican recipes. Bold-flavored dishes await. Nutrition values are based on 1 packet.

Provided by HelloFresh

Categories     main course

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 1

3 tablespoon Tex-Mex Paste

Steps:

  • Tex-Mex Marinade In a large bowl, combine 1 packet Tex-Mex paste, 2 TBSP orange juice (mandarin juice is one of our favorites here-you could also use pineapple juice!), and 2 tsp lime juice. Add 10 oz protein (we love shrimp, chicken breast strips, diced steak, or diced pork); toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Cook in a large pan over medium-high heat until protein is browned and cooked through and marinade is reduced and lightly charred.
  • Tex-Mex Taco Filling In a large pan, cook 10 oz ground protein (we love beef, pork, turkey, or plant-based protein!) until browned and cooked through. Stir in 1 packet Tex-Mex paste until thoroughly combined. For an additional flavor boost, stir in 1 TBSP Southwest Seasoning. Use in tacos, burritos, or burrito bowls!
  • Tex-Mex Citrus Pan Sauce In a large pan, combine 1 packet Tex-Mex paste, ¼ cup pineapple or orange juice, and a squeeze of lime juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter. Spoon over your favorite protein (we especially love it on salmon and barramundi!). Serve with rice and fresh salsa for a quick and easy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 kcal, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1590 mg, ServingSize 28

HELLO FRESH TEX MEX PASTE (COPYCAT)



Hello Fresh Tex Mex Paste (copycat) image

The Tex Mex paste is a savory paste created from a mixture of spices and a tomato paste base, and chili peppers.

Provided by Keren Tayler

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/8 cup rice vinegar (4 teaspoons)
1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes pureed
2 pureed white onions
1 Red Chili Paper pureed or (I used a 1/2 cup chili sauce a lot easier)
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/8 cup rice vinegar (4 teaspoons)
3 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
6 teaspoon cocoa powder
4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of cornstarch

Steps:

  • Prepare The Chili
  • Prepare The Pureed Onions
  • Puree The Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • Combine the purees with the rest of the wet ingredients
  • Combine All the dry ingredients in a separate bowl
  • Combine The Dry ingredients with the wet ingredients
  • Bring To A boil and simmer

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4, Sodium 1372 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
Two 10 3/4-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
2 generous cups pulled rotisserie chicken (from about 1 large chicken)
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 poblano pepper, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp pepper jack cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, then drain.
  • Combine the spaghetti with the cream of chicken soup, pulled chicken, chicken stock, adobo sauce, seasoned salt, poblano pepper, bell pepper, onion and 1 1/2 cups of the pepper jack in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 cup pepper jack. Bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves before serving.

TEX-MEX PASTA BAKE



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This is a really good quick meal -- great for weeknight family dinners. You'll probably want to experiment with how much Tabasco to use. I suggest going easy at first. No need to have the whole family in tears on the first go. :)

Provided by Cluich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces penne
1 lb ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup salsa (heat level is up to you)
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Tabasco sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to directions and drain.
  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Drain off fat, then add chili powder, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Toss pasta and sauce together and spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.7, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 1309.6, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 29.5

TEX-MEX SEASONING MIX



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This spice mix goes together quickly and makes a great little gift to include with holiday greetings for neighbors and coworkers. They can mix it into chili and scrambled eggs, use it to season tacos and burritos, or add zip to a can of refried beans. -Tammy Rose, Danville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons dried minced chives
3 teaspoons ground cumin
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX DIP:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
Corn chips
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TEX-MEX CHICKEN:
7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
3 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 6 tablespoons., To prepare dip: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoning mix. Serve with corn chips. Yield: about 1 cup., To prepare chicken: Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the process cheese, sour cream and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons seasoning mix; heat through., Drain noodles; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TEX-MEX PASTA



Tex-Mex Pasta image

After a recent surgery, I wasn't able to stock up on groceries. One night, I looked in my pantry and created this. The results were fabulous! -Michele Orthner, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, cook beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, soup and 1/2 cup cheese; heat through. , Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TEX-MEX TACO PASTA SKILLET



Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Skillet image

Give this 30-minute taco pasta skillet its terrific flavor with ground beef and taco seasoning. The peppers and tomatoes add color to this Tex-Mex Taco Pasta Skillet..

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups water
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown meat with peppers and onions in large nonstick skillet.
  • Stir in water, taco seasoning mix and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally and adding corn after 5 min. Remove from heat.
  • Top with cheese; cover. Let stand 2 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 22 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they have fewer seeds and more flesh.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on the grill.
  • Use a variety of chiles: Different chiles have different flavor profiles. For a mild paste, use Anaheim or poblano chiles. For a medium heat, use serrano or jalapeño chiles. For a hot paste, use habanero or cayenne chiles.
  • Add spices and herbs: Spices and herbs add depth of flavor to the paste. Common spices used in Tex-Mex cuisine include cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder. Common herbs include cilantro, parsley, and Mexican oregano.
  • Adjust the consistency: The consistency of the paste can be adjusted by adding more or less liquid. If you want a thicker paste, add less liquid. If you want a thinner paste, add more liquid.
  • Store the paste properly: Store the paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the paste for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex paste is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a marinade, a sauce, or a dip. It can also be added to soups, stews, and casseroles. With its bold flavors and easy-to-make preparation, Tex-Mex paste is a great way to add some spice to your next meal.

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