Budget Menus for September 15th

Now that the celebrations for the national holidays are just around the corner, at Kiwilimón we have options for every budget. This time, we will show you how to prepare an affordable menu to celebrate on September 15th. Remember that affordable does not mean boring, as Mexican cuisine has many dishes that are both generous and delicious, perfect for pampering your family this patriotic month. If you don’t want to spend too much money on the upcoming September 15th, the best recommendation is to include cheap, plentiful, and versatile ingredients, such as beans, tortillas, potatoes, corn dough, chicken, nopales, and sauces. So now you know, it’s not necessary to spend a fortune to enjoy delicious dishes in the company of family. Affordable dishes for the national holidaysTo help you create an economical and practical menu, we have gathered the following recipes that everyone will surely love. Charro BeansBeans are always a great option, as they are not only very nutritious and filling, but also economical and versatile. We recommend preparing them with plenty of garlic and onion for a rich flavor. You can then add all kinds of meats, although sausage is an excellent choice as it is budget-friendly. Chicken Tinga TostadasTinga is one of the most economical and easy-to-prepare Mexican stews, as it requires a good amount of onion, which also adds a delicious flavor. We recommend serving the tinga on crispy tostadas and garnishing with shredded cheese, cream, lettuce, and your favorite salsa. Green EnchiladasAnother great option to celebrate September 15th is green enchiladas, as the green sauce, tortillas, and shredded chicken are very economical ingredients. Garnish this delicious dish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onion. You can serve the enchiladas with tasty rice or pot beans. PambazosPambazos are a very popular Mexican snack during the patriotic month, as they are easy and quick to prepare. The best part of this dish is that it’s economical, as the bread, chilies, and potatoes are affordable ingredients. The potato and chorizo filling can stretch even further if you add a good amount of onion. Don’t forget to serve with shredded cheese, cream, lettuce, and green salsa. MixioteMixiotes are an excellent example of a quick, delicious, and economical dish, as they can be made with chicken thighs or legs. On the other hand, the marinade is made with chilies that you probably already have in your pantry, and the more nopales you add, the more plentiful these tasty mixiotes will be. Serve with rice, beans, and tortillas. EnfrijoladasIf you don’t want to spend much and also don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen, prepare enfrijoladas, as they are a very economical dish thanks to their main ingredients: beans and tortillas. The best part is that you can fill them with cheese, eggs, potatoes with chorizo, or shredded chicken. Garnish with shredded cheese, cream, and onion. SopesMexican cuisine offers us many options to create a varied and delicious economical menu for the upcoming Independence Day, in this case, sopes are the perfect example. One kilogram of dough is enough to make plenty of sopes, and beans are also very cheap. Serve these snacks with shredded cheese, cream, and salsa, although you can also add some stew or shredded chicken. Chicken TacosAnother ideal option to pamper the family during the patriotic celebration is this chicken taco recipe, as they are very easy to prepare and very generous, thanks to the tortillas and shredded chicken. Serve these crispy tacos with shredded cheese, cream, lettuce, and your favorite salsa. All these options show us that preparing affordable and delicious dishes is possible with a little creativity. Long live Mexico!