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Back-to-School Meals in Minutes

Mexican menu ideas for simple family dinners

FAMILY FEATURES Steak Fajita Burrito Bowl
hen the school year is back in full swing, families often find Makes: 4 bowls
themselves battling the mealtime crunch. Mexican-inspired
meals bursting with flavor are known family-friendly picks 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Wthat can be easily prepared and put on the table on those 1 pound skirt steak
frenzied weeknights. 1 red pepper, sliced
These simple ideas from the experts at Ortega can help make “taco 1 yellow pepper, sliced
night” and other Mexican meals better than ever. 1 package instant rice
Encourage kids to get hands-on. It’s no secret that kids like finger 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
foods, and many Mexican dishes are best enjoyed by hand. Tacos are an 1/2 packet Ortega Original Taco Seasoning
obvious favorite, but other options like quesadillas, taquitos and Ortega 1 Ortega Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kit
Fiesta Flats are also easy to enjoy sans silverware. 3 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced
Step outside of tradition. If you’re looking for something that makes 2 avocados, diced
mealtime feel extra special, skip the basic taco and choose a meal kit that lets 1 cup corn kernels
you serve up a restaurant-style experience at home. For example, Ortega’s 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kits bring a new and simple way to change up your 1 bottle Ortega Green Taco Sauce, to taste
Mexican meals. Just bake and fill with your favorite ingredients.
Offer a variety of ingredients. One of the benefits of a Mexican meal is Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet over medium-high heat.
all the ways each family member can customize plates to their own tastes. Cook skirt steak 5 minutes on each side. Remove steak
Try setting out a wide range of ingredients and encourage the kids from pan and let rest. When cooled, slice into strips.
to experiment with toppings they may not have tried before, like olives Add remaining olive oil to skillet over medium-high
and guacamole. heat. Saute red and yellow peppers until cooked through.
Don’t forget the sauce. Taco sauces can bring unique, unexpected Prepare rice as directed on package. Add squeeze of
flavor to recipes. One to try is Ortega’s line of bold and creamy Flavor lime and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
Craver Taco Sauces. Varieties include Taco Ranch, Chipotle and Jalapeno Prepare tortilla bowls as directed on package. Fill with
Lime, all perfect for tacos, taco salads, dips, burgers and more. rice, shredded lettuce, sliced steak and peppers. Top
Find more recipes and ideas to add a unique twist to any Mexican meal with diced avocado, corn and cotija cheese. Finish with
at Ortega.com. taco sauce.