Vegetarian Black Bean Burritos

Whether you are a vegetarian or not this is a great inexpensive and easy recipe anyone can make. You could add scrambled eggs to make it a breakfast burrito or meat such chicken or beef as a non vegetarian option. Be creative, have fun and enjoy!

Before we get to cookin' there is one thing I must talk to you about first. All of the ingredients you need for this recipe you can find in our virtual grocery store called We Deliver Cancun. If you or someone you know will be staying in Cancun or the Riviera Maya please make sure to check it out! You can shop through the online store from the comfort of your home and when you arrive to our little corner of paradise we will deliver the order to you. Trust me when I tell you, you do NOT want to spend valuable vacation time in a taxi or bus, walking through unfamiliar isles and trying to figure out the local currency. Our site has familiar products and is in US dollars. If there is something you want but don't find, let us know and we will do our best to locate it for you!

Ok ready to start your shopping list? Here is what you will need to create your delicious burritos -
(This list is for 4 large burritos.)

• 4 large tortillas
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 small onion chopped (white or red, what ever you prefer)
• 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
• teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 jalapeño pepper chopped fine
• 1/2 cup of corn
• 1/2 cup of rice
• 5 ounces of cream cheese
• chopped cilantro - I like A LOT 

Optional toppings - avocado, tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa

How to create - 

1. Cook the rice and set aside.
2. Wrap tortillas in foil and put in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes at 350°.
3. Over medium heat put the onion, bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and corn in the skillet, cook for about 2 minutes. Add the beans and rice and cook for another couple minutes.
4. Add cream cheese and cilantro to the mix and stir. 
5. Place tortillas on a plate and spoon in the mixture.At this point you can add the optional toppings. 

Be sure to check our recipes for Homemade Tortillas and Homemade Salsa 

Stupid Easy Taco Bags

If you are looking for an easy to make, easy to take on the go recipe this is it! Minimal cooking, preparation and ingredients needed to make this. Great for kids, the busy adult or a fast taco fix. You can thank us by helping us spread the work about our online grocery store that caters to Cancun, Mexico and Riviera Maya. Not only do we deliver groceries to your home away from home, but we also offer premade dishes and light catering if you don't feel like cooking on vacation. Be sure to check out the site at - We Deliver Cancun and please share with those you know! 
Ready to make some yummy?

What you will need - 

Recipe and photo by Saving Dollars and Sense

• 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
• 7 Lunch size bags Nacho Doritos, Cool Ranch Doritos and/or Fritos
• Shredded Lettuce
• Shredded Cheese
• Diced Tomatoes
• Jalapeno Slices
• Taco Sauce
• Sour Cream, etc.

How to create - 

• Brown ground beef and drain.
• Add seasoning and 1/4 cup water.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Gently crush chips in each bag.
• Open top and roll down edges of bag.
• Add a meat and cheese and your favorite toppings and gently toss with a plastic fork.

Mexican Crunchwrap

Though I've never actually seen one of these made here in Mexico, if it has a tortilla, it's Mexican. These are super fun to make and something different to put on the table. This recipe like many of the others we share can be made with different substitutions giving it a different style every time you make it. Hopefully this isn't the first time you are visiting our blog, but if it is, we always take the opportunity to tell you about a really awesome service we provide to visitors of Cancun. We have an extension of Cancun Best Discounts called We Deliver Cancun. We Deliver is an online grocery store where you make an order in our virtual mart and we will deliver it to you. Vacation time is very important and must not be spent away from the beach!

What you need - 

• large burrito sized tortillas
• refried beans
• taco meat
• onion
• green onion
• bell pepper
• jalapeño 
• tomato
• crunchy taco shells, tostado shells or tortilla chips 
• shredded cheese
• any other goodies you like to put on your tacos

How to create - 

1. Cook your taco meat and set aside.
   
2. Heat the beans.
3. Smear the beans on the tortilla and sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Place your veggies on top of beans and cheese.  
5. If you are using hard taco shells break in half and put on top of beans. If using tortilla chips crumble on top. 
6. If you want you can add more veggies and cheese.
7. Next, fold up the sides to close the crunchwrap. 
8. Now heat a pan to medium heat and cover with non-stick spray. 
9. Place the crunchwrap in the pan and you can place a pan lid on top to hold in down and together. 
10. Cook until golden brown on both sides. 
11. Place it on a plate on top a bed of lettuce and garnish as desired. 

*Photos by Sumptuous Spoonfuls

Salmon Tacos

What you will need - 

Recipe from Willow Bird Baking

Cilantro-Lime Slaw Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• fresh lime juice from half a lime
• 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 red onion, very finely minced
• about 5 1/4 cups slaw mix (bagged cabbage and carrot shreds)

Sriracha Aioli Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• fresh lime juice from half a lime
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• pinch salt

Taco Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound salmon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8-9 tortillas corn or flour 
• chopped cilantro
• sliced jalapeños, for topping

How to create - 

1. Make the Cilantro-Lime Slaw: (Note: It's best if you can prepare the slaw and Sriracha Aioli a few hours to a full day in advance.) In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, Sriracha, and Swerve sweetener until the sweetener is dissolved. In a large bowl, toss the cilantro, red onion, and slaw mix together to mix. Add the mayonnaise mixture about a cup at a time, tossing as you go, until all your vegetables are coated to your preference. Cover tightly and chill until ready to serve tacos.
2. Make the Sriracha Aioli: Whisk together the Sriracha aioli ingredients and cover tightly. Chill until ready to serve tacos.
3. Make the salmon: Whisk together the cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt. Rub the spice mix on the salmon (on both sides if it's skinless, but on just the exposed side if it's skin-on.) Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place the fish in skin side down and cook without disturbing for 4-5 minutes before turning over and cooking for 4 minutes on the other side (thicker cuts might need 6-7 minutes per side). Remove the fish from the heat, tent it with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. The fish will flake apart easily when done.
4. Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with slaw, a few hunks of salmon, a small handful of fresh cilantro, a few slices of jalapeño, and a drizzle of Sriracha aioli.

We love sharing Mexican inspired recipes with you but just as important we want to spread the word about the amazing service we offer called We Deliver Cancun. It is an online grocery store where you can shop in our virtual store from the comfort of your home and we will bring the order to you to your home away from home here in Cancun. We can also pick you up from the airport with the goods and take you to where you will be staying here in paradise. Thanks for checking out our blog and please be sure to share our posts!

Apple Pie Tacos - YUM!

With the 4th of July just a few days away we decided to bring you a classic American dessert with a Mexican twist! Great for BBQs and get togethers, you can serve this dessert without flatware and plates. Lets get cookin!

Photos and recipe from Spend with Pennies

Taco Shells

• 6 large Flour Tortillas
• Oil for frying
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Filling

• 1 - 21 oz can apple pie filling, chop to small pieces

OR

• 3 large apples
• 1½ tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ cup water (divided)

Other

• Frozen Whipped Topping
• Caramel sauce 

How to create - 

1. Using a circle cookie cutter cut circles from the tortillas. A 3 to 3.5 inch cutter is a good size for the tacos.
2. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. You will need in the next steps.
3. Heat enough oil in a pan to submerge the tortillas. You can use a scrap of tortilla to test the oil if it is ready.
4. Using some tongs, place a circle in the oil for about 5 seconds. Turn it over and fold in half holding it in the taco shape for another 5 seconds or until it's browned. Flip over once more and cook until it's crispy.
5. Once crispy remove from oil, shake and gently cover the tacos with sugar and cinnamon in the bowl. 
6. Set it in a pan to cool and they can be left up to 3 days at room temperature. 

To make the filling - 

1. Peel and dice the apples the toss in lemon juice to keep them from browning. 
2. Over meadium heat stir together apples, butter, sugar and cinnamon. 
3. Add 1/4 cup of waterand continue cooking for about 4 minutes.
4. Add another 1/4 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
5. Cook until all the liquid is gone and apples are soft. 

To assemble the tacos - 

1. Flip a muffin pan upside down to hold your tacos upright.
2. Fill each taco with 2 to 3 spoons of filling. 
3. Top with whipped cream, frozen topping and/or carmel sauce.
4. ENJOY!

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Tacos al Pastor - Slow Cooker Recipe

One of our favorite things to eat here in Cancun is tacos de pastor! These pork tacos were influenced
by Lebenese, Turkish and Greek styles that were adapted and developed in the central of Mexico. The pork meat is prepared for cooking by marinating it in a mixture of chiles, spices and pineapple. In case you didn't know pineapple has a natural enzyme that tenderizes the meat by breaking down the proteins. In some regions people like to add achiote for little twist. Typically cooked on an open fire spit or trompo, these tacos are delicioso. When the meat is cooked it's then sliced thinly onto corn tortillas and garnished with onion, cilantro and pineapple. 
We've found an alternative way for you to make these at home since you probably don't have one of these in the back yard!

What you need -  

• 1 (5-pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, fat trimmed off
• 1 (12-oz.) bottle of beer 

         (I like Modelo Negro)

• 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
• 1 fresh pineapple cut into small pieces 
• 1/2 cup chopped white or red onion
• 3 tablespoons chili powder (not cayenne)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• corn tortillas, for serving
• optional toppings: crumbled goat cheese, diced fresh pineapple, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, diced onion, diced avocado, thinly-sliced radishes

How to create - 

Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes. Add the pork to the bowl of the slow cooker.
Add the chipotles in adobo, pineapple, red onion, chili powder, lime juice, white vinegar, salt, cumin and black pepper to a blender or food processor. Puree until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Stir in the beer until it is evenly combined. Then pour the mixture on top of the pork, and toss until the pork is evenly coated.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork. Use two forks to shred the pork, then toss it in the remaining juices.
Serve warm on tortillas, garnished with optional toppings.

*Recipe adapted from Cook Now Recipes 

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Taco Cupcakes

It's funny how just by changing the thing that you use to fill the "taco" with you change the name of the dish. If you were to add the filling to soft tortillas and bake you now have enchiladas, if you were to add it to flat crunchy tortillas it would be called a tostada. Making taco cupcakes just sounds like a ton of fun! You know what they say, "presentation is everything," and who doesn't love cupcakes? As with any recipe you can modify the ingredients to your liking but this will give you ideas to get started. 
*To make this a breakfast dish substitute the ground beef with a scrambled egg and bell pepper mix! 

What you will need~

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (here in Cancun you will need a package of dry biscuit mix)
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa

How to make ~

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2. Add chili beans, taco seasoning mix and water, mix well. Reduce heat to medium, simmer 10 minutes or until ground beef mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, spray outside bottom and sides of a cupcake/muffin pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Roll or pat each biscuit to form 4 1/2-inch round. Place rounds over outside of sprayed cups; press to fit over bottom and partway down sides of cups. Place cups, upside down, in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 375°F. for 14 to 16 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove pan from oven. Carefully remove biscuit cups from pan. Place biscuit cups, right side up, in same baking pan. Spoon beef mixture evenly into each cup.
5. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa.

NOTE ~ If you or someone you know will be visiting Cancun, Mexico be sure to share the link to We Deliver Cancun. We Deliver is an online grocery store where you can make an order before you arrive and we will deliver the goods to you at your home away from home for the week. Avoid wasting time shopping at the market, enjoy your vacation time and let us do the work for you! Check out our site to see how it works and what we have to offer! 

Oven Baked Tacos

This recipe is about as simple as it gets! Requiring few ingredients, minimal preparation and cook time this is a great recipe to make at home or while you are visiting us here in Cancun. Not all our visitors stay in an all inclusive hotel which makes We Deliver Cancun such a great service to be offered. We Deliver is an online grocery store where you can do your grocery shopping online before you arrive to your home away from home and we deliver the goods to you. This allows you to avoid the confusion of foreign brands, a foreign language and currency conversion in addition to the  time away from the beach! If you or someone you know could benefit from this service please share the link!  

What you will need ~

• ground beef
• refried beans
• taco seasoning
• 1/2 can tomato sauce
• tortillas (soft or hard)
• shredded cheese

How to prepare ~

Brown your ground beef and drain completely - then add refried beans, taco seasoning and about half a can of tomato sauce. Mix together and scoop into taco shells, (stand them up in a casserole dish).

Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake at 375° for 10 minutes!

Please note, hard taco shells are not found here in Cancun in the form that you are used to. They actually come flat like pancakes called tostadas. If you would like to try making your own homemade tortillas you can check out the link to this recipe!

Caribbean Fish Tacos

For the tacos ~

Recipe by Nisa Burns

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb tilapia fillets or another lean white fish 
5 corn or flour tortillas
2 limes
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
½ head of cabbage, shredded
5 tbsp Mango Lime Salsa

• How to prepare the tacos ~
  
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the fish in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. It should be flaky and milky white when done. Overcooking will cause it to be dry and tough. Divide the fish into five servings.
  • Place one serving of fish on each tortilla. Squeeze the limes over the fish, add the avocado slices, and top with the shredded cabbage and Mango Lime Salsa.

For the salsa ~

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced small (about 1½ cups)
• ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (include ribs and seeds for a hotter taste)
• 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• ½ avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced small 
•   (about 1½ cups) peeled, cored, and diced small
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

How to prepare the salsa ~
Combine all of the ingredients except the salt and pepper in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

We hope that you really enjoy this absolutely delicious recipe whether you make it at home or while you are here in our neck of the woods on vacation. There is something we wanted to share with you that you might not have known... If you were to take a fishing trip here in Cancun it's common that either your boat crew or the hotel you are staying at will clean and prepare the fish you catch. If you are staying in an apartment, condo or other residence where there might not be help, let us know. We can deliver the groceries you need to complete your meal. We'll do the shopping for you while you are catching dinner and have your goods delivered at the time that works for you. Just visit We Deliver Cancun to see our online grocery store. There you will find a toll free number and contact info if you have any questions. For fishing information you can visit the Cancun Best Discounts webpage. 

Tacos a Different Way

• We are always looking for quick and easy Mexican inspired recipes to share with you. You can find these products on our online grocery store website to make at home or while you are visiting us here in Cancun. Be sure to check out the We Deliver site to see all that we have to offer. Don't spend valuable vacation time shopping for groceries and goods. We have everything from wine and spirits, baby products, snacks and pharmaceuticals. Let We Deliver really deliver to you!

Recipe by MyRecipes

• What you will need ~
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• 6 (6-inch) flour or corn tortillas
• 3/4 cup fat-free refried beans
• 3/4 cup jarred red salsa or 
•       you can make your own
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar (about 2 1/2 oz.)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

Preparation ~ 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mist every other cup of a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Press a tortilla into each sprayed cup, flattening out edges, and bake until golden, about 8 minutes.
2. Divide beans among tostadas, top with salsa and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake until warmed through, 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Place each tostada on a plate and sprinkle with cilantro. Top with some lettuce and a small dollop of sour cream. Serve with extra salsa, if desired.

Of course you can add meat such as chicken or steak as a non-vegetarian option.