Chef Helena’s Mexican Tortilla Bites: Kids Cook

On Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:30-Noon, join us live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. Chef Helena will walk you through her recipe: Chef Helena's Mexican Tortilla bites with homemade pineapple salsa & Guacamole. The recipe serves 4 people & it should take you about 20 minutes to prepare. You can serve this recipe over tortilla chip, in a taco or even on rice. On Wednesday, we will be making it with tortilla chips. Missed the live session? 

Chef Helena’s Mexican Tortilla Bites with Homemade Pineapple Salsa & Guacamole

On Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:30-Noon, join us live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. This recipe is great for kids aged 7 and up. If you need help with a chef's knife, get a grown up to help you!

Ingredients for Salsa:

• ½ cup diced Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Pineapple, fresh or canned, diced small
• 2 tablespoons Well Seasoned Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon chopped Cilantro
• ¼ cup sweet diced Peppers, red looks the best
• Juice of ½ Lime
• Hot sauce or Hot Pepper (jalapeño to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon hot peppers

Ingredients for Guacamole:

• ½ cup diced Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1-2 ripe Avocados, peeled
• Juice of ½ Lime
• 2 tablespoon chopped Cilantro

Ingredients for Taco Filling/Topping:

• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Onions, diced
• 1-pound ground Pork, chicken, beef, turkey or vegetarian substitute
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• Tortilla Chips
• Cheese/Cilantro for garnish
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions for Salsa:

1. Take the onion and place into a bowl with salt, massage the salt into the onion
2. Add everything else, you now have pineapple salsa, taste and adjust seasoning.

Instructions for Guacamole:

1. Take the onion and place into a bowl with salt, massage the salt into the onion.
2. With a fork, mash the avocados into the onions.
3. Add everything else, you now have guacamole, taste and adjust seasoning

Instructions for Spice Mix:

1. Mix everything together in a bowl, you now have homemade taco seasoning

Instructions for Taco Filling/Topping:

1. In a large frying, add oil & onions, sauté until onions are clear or like brown
2. Then add in beef and cook until no longer pink
3. Add in spices and tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning
4. Place filling in the middle of the place, surround with chips and top with salsa and Guacamole
5. Garnish with cheese and cilantro if you like.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Min