Acapulcorice Recipes

ACAPULCO'S MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Saute onion and rice in lard until browned, 6 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn into baking dish. In large saucepan, combine broth, tomato juice, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Add broth to rice. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is fluffy. Use fork to fluff rice. Serve.

ACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT'S RICE

Steps:

• Sauté onion and rice in lard until browned, 6 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Turn into baking dish.
• In large saucepan, combine broth, tomato juice, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper and bring to boil.
• Add broth to rice.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until rice is fluffy.
• Use fork to fluff rice.

ACAPULCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft. Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

ACAPULCO DELIGHT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Add taco sauce; simmer until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes., Cover the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 3 tortillas, tearing them into pieces as necessary. Layer half the meat mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with half the cheese. Layer with 3 more tortillas; spread with refried beans. Cover with sour cream; sprinkle with green onions and olives. Layer remaining tortillas over top; cover with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. If desired, serve with chopped tomatoes and avocados.

CAMARONES ACAPULCO (SHRIMP ACAPULCO STYLE)

Steps:

• Chill shrimp in refrigerator.
• In a small bowl, blend hot sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, chili powder and a dash of Tobasco sauce until smooth.
• Chill sauce and serve with shrimp.
• NOTE: I purchase precooked, shelled and deveined shrimp for this recipe.