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Westport Spice Southwestern Recipes.

  • Black Bean Soup Monterey

    Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    A spicy and hearty soup made with black beans, chicken broth, and green chiles, and topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

    • 1 small onion, finely chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

    • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained (don't rinse)

    • 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth

    • 4 teaspoons Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles

    • 2 ounces reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

    • Add onion and garlic, cook until tender.

    • Add black beans, chicken broth, and Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend.

    • Bring to the boil, cover, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

    • Mash enough of the black beans with the back of spoon to thicken sauce to desired consistency.

    • Add green chiles, stir, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

    • Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle cheese over top if you like.

  • Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Pepper Sauce over Penne Pasta

    Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    This dish features grilled chicken seasoned with Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend and served over Penne pasta with a spicy and creamy chipotle pepper sauce. Bell peppers and red onion add color and crunch to this delicious and easy-to-make meal.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces uncooked Penne pasta

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, thawed if frozen

    • 5 teaspoons Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    • 2-10.75 ounce cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

    • 12 ounces can fat-free evaporated skimmed milk

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

    • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

    • 1 medium red onion, chopped

    • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

    Directions:

    • Cook the Penne pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.

    • Season the chicken breast halves with 1 teaspoon of Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend.

    • Grill the chicken until cooked through.

    • Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, and 4 teaspoons of Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend.

    • Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Add the chopped red and green bell peppers, chopped red onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend.

    • Cook the vegetables just until crisp-tender.

    • Add the cooked vegetables to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

    • To assemble the dish, arrange equal amounts of pasta on individual plates with a grilled chicken breast on the side.

    • Spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken and pasta.

    • Sprinkle additional Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend over top of the pasta for color and added flavor.

  • Roberts Fabulous Smoky Firehouse Chili

    Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    Roberts Fabulous Smoky Firehouse Chili with ground beef, onions, garlic, Mexican stewed tomatoes, and Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend. A spicy, flavorful chili that is perfect for a chilly evening.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 16 ounces 93% lean ground beef

    • 2 large, chopped yellow onions

    • 3, finely chopped garlic cloves

    • 4 tablespoons Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend

    • 1 teaspoon or to taste salt

    • 1 (14½ ounce) can Mexican stewed tomatoes

    • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

    • 1½ cups water

    • 1 (16 ounce) can, drained and rinsed small red beans (not kidney)

    • 1 (16 ounce) can, drained and rinsed black beans

    • 1 (16 ounce) can, well drained whole kernel corn

    Directions:

    • In a 4 quart dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown beef, drain.

    • Add onions and garlic, cook until tender.

    • Add 2 tablespoons Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend and salt, cook for 30 seconds while stirring continuously.

    • Stir in both tomatoes and water.

    • Bring to a gentle boil, cover pot, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    • Add remaining 2 tablespoons Prairie Fire Chipotle Pepper Blend, beans and corn, stir, simmer an additional 15 minutes.

    • If desired, stir in additional salt to taste.

  • Mesa Flats Chicken Corn Tortilla Soup

    Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend Seasoning

    A delicious and hearty Mesa Flats Chicken Corn Tortilla Soup, perfect for a warm and comforting meal. Packed with flavors from the chicken enchilada soup mix, corn, and chicken, it's a crowd-pleaser.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 (14½ ounce) can Petite diced tomatoes

    • 1 (2.25 ounce) package or ½ cup from jar Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend Seasoning

    • 2-14½ ounce cans (99% fat-free or regular) Chicken broth

    • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexicorn (corn, red and green bell peppers), drained

    • 1 (13 ounce) can Cooked chicken breast meat, drained

    Directions:

    • In a 3-quart saucepan, add diced tomatoes and Mesa Flats Chicken Enchilada Soup Mix. Stir until smooth.

    • Add the remaining ingredients: chicken broth, Mexicorn, and cooked chicken breast meat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring often.

    • Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    • If desired, serve the soup with a sprinkle of tortilla chips on top.

  • Easy Chicken-Tortilla Enchilada Bake

    Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend Seasoning

    A delicious chicken-tortilla enchilada bake spiced with Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend. Perfect for a family dinner or a get-together.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 1 (10¾ ounce) can Campbell’s 98% fat-free Cream of Chicken Soup

    • ½ cup Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend

    • 2 soup cans Water

    • 1 (14½ ounce) can Diced tomatoes with green chiles

    • 2 (4 ounce) cans Mild diced green chiles

    • 6 (8 inch) Flour tortillas

    • 2-13 ounce cans Chicken breast meat, drained

    • 1½ cups (6 ounces) Shredded Cheddar cheese (Monterey Jack with jalapeno)

    Directions:

    • In a 3 quart saucepan, add cream of chicken soup and Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend. Stir until smooth.

    • Add water, diced tomatoes, and green chiles into the mixture. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

    • Arrange 2 flour tortillas at the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

    • Spread one-third of the chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese evenly over the tortillas. Repeat this step twice.

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted.

  • Olde Bill’s Favorite Enchilada Sauce

    Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend Seasoning

    Olde Bill’s Favorite Enchilada Sauce is a rich and flavorful concoction. This sauce combines the tanginess of tomatoes with the depth of Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and the optional richness of cocoa powder. Perfect to drizzle over your favorite enchiladas.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

    • ½ cup Finely chopped onion

    • 2 Large cloves of garlic, finely minced

    • 1 (15 ounce) can Tomato sauce

    • 1 (14 ½ ounce) can Diced tomatoes with green chiles

    • 4 tablespoons Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice

    • 1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar

    • 1 teaspoon (optional) Cocoa powder

    Directions:

    • Heat vegetable oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they become tender.

    • Add the remaining ingredients: tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice, dark brown sugar, and cocoa powder (if using).

    • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then cover the saucepan, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Deluxe Fajita Nachos

    Red River Fajita Spice Blend

    This is a delicious recipe for deluxe fajita nachos, made with cooked chicken, fajita spice blend, tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, cheese, tomato, olives, green onions, and salsa.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 2.5 cups Cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken breast

    • 0.25 cup Red River Fajita Spice Blend

    • 0.25 cup Water

    • 8 ounces Tortilla chips

    • 1 4 ounce can Sliced jalapeno peppers

    • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

    • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    • 1 large Tomato

    • 1 2.25 ounce can Sliced pitted ripe olives

    • 2 Green onions

    • As desired Prepared salsa

    Directions:

    • In a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, add cooked chicken, Red River Fajita Spice Blend and water.

    • Bring to a gentle boil, lower heat and simmer 2 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring often.

    • Arrange tortilla chips evenly over a large shallow broiler proof pan.

    • Top with chicken, jalapeno pepper, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

    • Place under broiler until cheese melted.

    • Sprinkle tomato, olives and onions over top.

    • Add salsa as desired.

  • Best-Ever Easy Salsa

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    This easy salsa recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Customize the heat level to your liking with or without jalapeno peppers.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 2-14½ ounce cans, undrained peeled & diced tomatoes

    • 1 medium, small dice (1¼ cups) red onion

    • 2 medium, seeded and finely chopped (optional) jalapeno peppers

    • ¼ cup, finely chopped (loosely packed) cilantro

    • 3 large cloves, crushed and minced (1 tablespoon) garlic

    • 8 ounce can tomato sauce

    • 2 tablespoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • 1 teaspoon or to taste salt

    • 1, squeezed (2 tablespoons) fresh lime

    Directions:

    • Stir all ingredients into a medium size bowl, being careful not to break up the tomatoes.

    • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.

  • Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    These creamy chicken enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any day of the week. Tender chicken, flavorful spices, and creamy cheese come together in this satisfying dish. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 1 cup small onion, chopped

    • 2-4 ounce cans canned chopped green chiles, divided

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, regular or light, cubed

    • 1 tablespoon milk

    • 4 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • 2-13 ounce cans boneless skinless chicken breast, canned, drained

    • 8-7 inch tortillas flour tortillas

    • 10¾ ounce can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

    • ½ cup sour cream, regular or light

    • ¼ cup milk, regular or 2%

    • 4 ounces, or 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Add onion, cook until tender.

    • Remove from heat, stir in 1 can chopped green chiles, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, 2 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend, stir until blended.

    • Add chicken, stir.

    • Spread chicken mixture equally over edge of each tortilla, roll up, place in 9 x 13 inch baking dish seam side down.

    • In a medium bowl, stir in soup, sour cream, milk, remaining Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend and green chiles.

    • Spoon sauce over top of enchiladas, cover dish with foil, bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

    • Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  • Old Family Recipe Guacamole

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    This old family recipe guacamole is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of ripe avocados, diced tomatoes, green onions, and spices such as Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend creates a rich and flavorful dip that will delight your taste buds. It can be served with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or over your favorite Mexican dish. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ripe avocados, medium

    • 1 medium or 10 ounce can RoTel® Tomatoes With Green Chiles, well drained, discard liquid tomato, peeled and diced

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice

    • ½ to 1 teaspoon, optional salt, or to taste

    • 1 green onion, finely chopped

    • 1 large garlic clove, minced

    • 2 tablespoons sour cream

    • 2 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • 4 ounce can canned chopped green chiles

    Directions:

    • Cut each avocado in half. Remove seeds and scoop avocado out with a spoon into a bowl, discard skins.

    • Add lime juice and coarsely mash avocado with a fork (1 cup).

    • Fold in salt, onions, garlic, sour cream, Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend and green chiles.

    • Chill in the refrigerator and serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables or over your favorite Mexican dish.

  • Mango-Mango Salsa

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    This refreshing and flavorful mango-mango salsa is a perfect addition to any meal or party. The combination of fresh mango, red bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers with the zesty flavors of lime juice and Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend is sure to please your taste buds. It's easy to make and can be served with regular or blue tortilla chips for a tasty snack or appetizer.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups fresh mango, diced

    • 1 cup small red bell pepper, diced

    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

    • 2, about 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, or to taste

    • 1 tablespoon key lime juice or white wine vinegar

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

    • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

    • 1 garlic clove, finely minced

    • 2 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    Directions:

    • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate minimum of 60 minutes before serving with regular or blue tortilla chips.

  • Pork Chops With Creamy Green Chile

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    These pork chops with creamy green chile gravy are a delicious and easy-to-make main dish that's perfect for any weeknight dinner. The combination of boneless pork loin chops, green chiles, and Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend creates a rich and flavorful gravy that will delight your taste buds. It can be served over rice or any other side dish of your choice. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 4-6 to 8 ounce boneless pork loin chops, cut 1 inch thick and trimmed

    • 10¾ ounce can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

    • 12 ounce can evaporated milk

    • 2-4 ounce cans or 1 cup canned chopped green chiles

    • 4 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • ½ cup milk

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook until browned on both sides.

    • Arrange chops in a 7 x 11 inch baking dish.

    • In the same skillet, add cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, green chiles, and Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until thickened and smooth.

    • Pour gravy over chops, cover with foil, bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

    • Serve pork chops with the creamy green chile gravy.

  • Southwestern White Chicken Chili

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    This Southwestern-style white chicken chili is a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with a blend of tender chicken, creamy white beans, and flavorful spices, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 1¼ pounds, cubed boneless skinless chicken breast halves

    • 1½ cups, cut into medium dice medium onion

    • 2, finely diced garlic cloves

    • 14½ ounces fat-free chicken broth

    • 5 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • ½ teaspoon, or to taste salt

    • 2 tablespoons lime juice

    • 11 ounces Mexicorn® (corn with red & green bell peppers), drained

    • 2-15 ounce cans great northern or navy beans, drained

    • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

    • ½ cup sour cream, regular or low-fat

    Directions:

    • Heat oil in a 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

    • Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

    • Add onion and garlic, cook until tender.

    • Stir in chicken broth, Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend, salt, lime juice, corn and beans.

    • Bring mixture to a gentle boil, cover, lower heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    • Stir in cilantro and sour cream, cook 1 minute or until heated through, don’t boil.

  • Green Chile Roll-Ups

    Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    These Green Chile Roll-Ups make a perfect party appetizer. The cream cheese and green chiles are seasoned with Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend and rolled up in a soft flour tortilla. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

    Serves: 60

    Ingredients:

    • 8 ounces, softened (regular or low fat) cream cheese

    • 4 ounce can, undrained green chiles

    • 2 teaspoons Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend

    • 5-6 inch flour tortillas

    Directions:

    • In a bowl, blend the cream cheese, chopped green chiles and Border Bandito's Salsa Spice Blend.

    • Wrap tortillas and heat in oven or microwave only until softened or to package directions.

    • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge.

    • Tightly roll each tortilla up jelly roll fashion.

    • Place in a sealed container and refrigerate until well chilled and firm.

    • Slice each tortilla crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces and insert a toothpick in each.

    • Serve on a party platter.

  • Sloppy Joe Enchilada

    Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend Seasoning

    A flavorful Sloppy Joe Enchilada recipe with a unique combination of ground beef, vegetables, and spices. Perfect for a hearty and delicious meal.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 1½ pounds 90% lean ground beef

    • 1 cup Diced onion

    • ½ cup Diced green peppers

    • ½ cup Diced celery

    • 1 (10 ounce) can Diced tomatoes with green chiles

    • 1 tablespoon Ground mustard

    • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

    • 4 tablespoons Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend

    Directions:

    • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper, and celery over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink.

    • Stir in diced tomatoes, ground mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Mesa Flats Enchilada Spice Blend.

    • Reduce heat to low, and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  • Tex-Mex Beef Casserole

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    Tex-Mex Beef Casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a base of ground beef, RoTel tomatoes, green chiles, and Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend, this casserole is sure to please.

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef

    • 1 small, chopped (1 cup) Onion

    • 2 cloves, minced Garlic

    • 1 (10 ounce) can RoTel Tomatoes and green chiles

    • 1 (4 ounce) can Chopped green chiles

    • 4 tablespoons Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    • 1/2 cup Ripe olives, sliced

    • 1/2 cup Ketchup

    • 3/4 cup Milk

    • 2 (1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute) Eggs, beaten

    • 2 cups, divided Coarsely crushed corn tortilla chips

    • 2 cups (8 ounces), divided Cheddar cheese, shredded

    • 8 ounces (1 cup) Sour cream

    Directions:

    • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until tender. Drain and then stir in the RoTel tomatoes, green chiles, Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend, olives, and ketchup. Set aside.

    • In a separate bowl, combine the milk and eggs and set aside.

    • In a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish, place 1 cup of the crushed corn tortilla chips in the bottom.

    • Spoon half of the meat mixture evenly over the corn chips and then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

    • Pour half of the milk-egg mixture over the top and repeat the layers with the remaining meat, cheese, and milk-egg mixture.

    • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

    • Spread the sour cream over the top and then sprinkle the remaining corn tortilla chips and cheese over that in that order.

    • Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

    • Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes to firm up before slicing and serving.

  • Tumbleweed Pork Burrito

    Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    Tumbleweed Burrito is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. Marinated pork is cooked with garlic, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and black beans and then wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for a satisfying and tasty burrito.

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 1 pound Pork tenderloin

    • 4 tablespoons Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend

    • 2 tablespoons Oil, Vegetable

    • 3 cloves Garlic, minced

    • 1 Red onion, diced

    • 1 Red bell pepper, diced

    • 2 cups Tomatoes, diced

    • 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed

    • 8 Flour tortillas

    Directions:

    • In a large bowl, mix together the pork tenderloin, Tumbleweed Taco Spice Blend, and 1 tablespoon of oil.

    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

    • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

    • Add the marinated pork to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

    • Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and diced bell pepper and cook until tender.

    • Stir in the diced tomatoes and black beans and cook for another 5 minutes.

    • Warm the flour tortillas according to package instructions.

    • To assemble the burritos, spoon the pork mixture onto each tortilla and wrap tightly.

    • Serve hot and enjoy your Tumbleweed Burrito!

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