Mexican Biscuits Recipes

MEXICAN BRISKET AND BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• For the spice blend: Combine the salt, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, mustard seeds, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, cayenne and cinnamon.
• For the braised beef: Bring the brisket to room temperature. Sprinkle with black pepper, then rub some of the spice blend onto the meat. Reserve 2 tablespoons spice blend for another use, such as Black Bean and Beef Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the brisket and cook until browned. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, celery, carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the chipotle puree and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beer and cook for 1 minute more. Add the stock and tomato puree and bring to a low boil. Add the brisket, cover and braise in the oven until very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, bake 12 drop biscuits according to the package instructions.
• Transfer the brisket to a cutting board. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor. Slice the brisket. Reserve 1 1/2 pounds brisket for another use if desired, such as Black Bean and Beef Chilaquiles with Fried Eggs. Return the brisket to the sauce, stirring gently to coat.
• For the apple-cabbage slaw: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the apples, cabbage and onions, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Top with the cilantro.
• Divide the beef and sauce among plates and serve with the biscuits and slaw.

MEXICAN BIZCOCHITOS (CRUSTY SWEET BISCUIT)

Steps:

• Cream together butter and powdered sugar.
• Add in flour, pecans and vanilla and mix together.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Flatten with bottom of a glass that has been dipped in powdered sugar.
• Bake in 300°F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
• When done, roll each in powdered sugar while still warm.
• If you like cinnamon, you may add it to the dough or in the powdered sugar you roll the baked biscuit inches.
• My granddaughter likes to spread a little jam on hers, but that is too sweet for me.
• Best served warm from the oven with coffee, hot chocolate or your favorite warm drink.

MEXICAN BISCUIT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef until brown.
• Drain fat.
• Add taco-seasoning mix according to package directions except use 1/2 cup water.
• Add the undrained kidney beans and drained corn; bring to boiling.
• Meanwhile, combine the biscuit mix and milk, stirring until all is moistened.
• Mix for 30 seconds more.
• Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut with a 2 inch round biscuit cutter, making 10 biscuits.
• Spoon hot meat mixture into a 13x9x2 inch (3 quart rectangular) baking dish and top with cheese.
• Immediately place biscuits on top and bake for 20 minutes or until biscuits are done.
• Remove from oven and let stand for at least five minutes before serving.

MEXICAN DROP BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese and chilies. Stir in water just until moistened. Drop into 12 mounds 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, thyme and cayenne pepper; brush over biscuits. Serve warm.