10 delicious recipes with guajillo chili

Eloísa Carmona

Did you realize that guajillo chili is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes? For example, if you wanted to make pambazos, red pozole, or garlic mojarra, having guajillo chilies would be necessary. So whether you have guajillo chilies stored away or you have a strong craving for a garlic dish, these recipes with guajillo chili will give you many options to cook this week.

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Chicken birriaA twist on the classic beef birria with this delicious homemade chicken birria using ingredients you probably have at home. In just 2 steps, you'll prepare this delicious and nutritious chicken birria, without oil and with few calories.View recipe
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PambazosPambazos are a traditional Mexican snack where the bread is dipped in a guajillo chili sauce. It is filled with potato and chorizo, fried, and served with fresh lettuce, aged cheese, cream, and a raw green sauce.View recipe
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Marinated leg tortaIf you love tortas, you can't miss this tasty marinated leg torta with chilies and achiote. Its guajillo chili and achiote marinade is easy to make and you can use it with other preparations.View recipe
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Tortilla soupEnjoy this tortilla soup with pasilla and guajillo chili, a dish to enjoy piping hot that has its origins from pre-Hispanic times, when people sought to eat softer foods when chewing.View recipe
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Pasta with garlic shrimpThis spectacular, easy, and practical Farfalle with garlic shrimp recipe is perfect to prepare any day because it is very easy yet gourmet enough to celebrate a special occasion.View recipe
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Guanajuato miners' enchiladasThe sauce of these typical enchiladas from the state of Guanajuato is made with guajillo chili and filled with vegetables. It is said that this dish was the favorite of the mining class, and women would bring it to their husbands at the end of their workday, as during the colonial era, Guanajuato was a major mining center, hence the name miners' enchiladas.View recipe
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Garlic mojarraIf you only eat fried mojarra when you go to the beach, this garlic mojarra recipe will bring that delicious dish from the Pacific coast of Mexico to your home table. Follow this step-by-step guide and prepare a mojarra seasoned with guajillo chilies, which will give it that characteristic flavor you love when you eat it on vacation.View recipe
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Red pozoleMaking red pozole will be easy with this recipe where you only have to follow three steps. Red pozole is very famous in Jalisco, although it is also prepared in different regions, each with its own version and way of serving it. The recipe we provide includes a mix of pork and chicken, making it a very hearty dish, ideal for enjoying in community.View recipe
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Pork barbecueEnjoy this delicious pork barbecue recipe with an easy-to-make marinade. To make barbecue, you only need a steamer and to accompany it with a fresh salad of pickled nopales with lime and oregano, which you will also learn to make from scratch with this step-by-step guide.View recipe
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Beef tinga with guajilloThis beef tinga recipe with guajillo is the best way to learn how to make beef tinga, a perfect dish for any day of the week, homemade and hearty. Try this version of tinga with beef and sauce made with dried chilies, we assure you that its spicy flavor will make you unable to stop eating.View recipe