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El Rio Taco Salad

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package El Rio Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • ½ can El Rio Chopped Black Olives w/Jalapeños
  • ½ large bag tortilla chips, crumbled
  • ½ bottle (8-ounce size) Catalina salad dressing


Brown ground beef with chopped yellow onion. Add 1 package of El Rio taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Set aside to cool completely.

In a large bowl, mix together chopped lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, red onion, peppers, and olives. Add cooled beef mixture.

Just before serving, toss with the dressing, then mix in 3/4 of the package of crushed tortilla chips. Serve atop the remaining chips.

Serves 4.


El Rio Chili Dogs

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  • Package of 8 beef hot dogs
  • Package of 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 can El Rio Hot Dog Chili Sauce w/Beef
  • ½ cup chopped white onions, raw
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • El Rio Pickled Jalapeños/Slices, if desired
  • Yellow mustard, if desired

Place hot dogs in water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and leave covered for 7-8 minutes. Meanwhile, heat El Rio Hot Dog Chili Sauce w/Beef in a small saucepan.

Drain hot dogs, place in buns, and spoon the chili sauce over them. Add chopped onions, jalapeño slices, cheese, and mustard, to taste.

Serves up to 8 kids, or 4 adults, if they're really hungry!


Green Chile Chicken

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  • 1 lb. skinless and boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. Oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup El Rio Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) El Rio Chopped Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 large (10 inch) warm flour tortillas

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet with lid. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Pour the enchilada sauce over chicken. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, turning once, for 15 minutes. Turn chicken again and top with chiles and cheese. Cover and cook 2 minutes until cheese melts or until chicken is done.

Serves 4.