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1 / 50Arroz Tapado (Rice-On-Top)
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 90 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here
50 essential Latin American recipes
More than 20 countries or territories comprise Latin America over an area that is 95% larger than the United States. Culinary styles over such a huge swath of land, which includes Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, is inevitably varied.
Latin American cuisine has been heavily influenced by Native American populations (notably the use of corn and beans as staples) as well as African, European, and Asian cooking styles. The food is as varied and rich as Latin American culture, with something to suit every taste.
Stacker compiled a list of Latin American recipes from Allrecipes. From classics like tacos and fried plantains to more advanced recipes to impress guests with at your next dinner party, keep reading to find a great recipe to try out for your next meal
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2 / 50Colombian Aji
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 2 cup
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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3 / 50Cubanos Frijoles
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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4 / 50Cochinita Pibil
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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5 / 50Feijoada de Domingo (Sunday Bean Stew)
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 7 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 52 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
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6 / 50Chef John's Cuban Sandwich
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Total: 21 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 large sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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7 / 50Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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8 / 50Tostones (Fried Plantains)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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9 / 50Puerto Rican Tostones (Fried Plantains)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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10 / 50The Real Mojito
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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11 / 50Tres Leches (Milk Cake)
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 1 -9x13 inch cake
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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12 / 50Abuela's Picadillo
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 7 mins
- Total: 1 hr 22 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
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13 / 50Alfajores Argentinean Style
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 40 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 36
- Yield: 3 dozen cookies
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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14 / 50Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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15 / 50The Real Mojito
- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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16 / 50White Chicken Enchilada Slow-Cooker Casserole
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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17 / 50Easy Tamale Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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18 / 50Fajita Seasoning
- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 3 tablespoons
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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19 / 50Easy Mexican Casserole
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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20 / 50Mexican Rice II
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
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21 / 50Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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22 / 50Quick and Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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23 / 50Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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24 / 50Easy Enchilada Casserole
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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25 / 50Chili Rellenos Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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26 / 50Best Beef Enchiladas
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
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27 / 50Chicken Quesadillas
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
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28 / 50Ground Turkey Taco Meat
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Total: 26 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 12
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29 / 50Authentic Mole Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 1 quart mole sauce
- Number of ingredients: 22
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30 / 50Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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31 / 50Churros
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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32 / 50Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 day
- Total: 1 day
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups marinade
- Number of ingredients: 14
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33 / 50Hot Tamale Pie
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 9x13 casserole
- Number of ingredients: 13
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34 / 50Chicken Enchiladas I
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 90 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
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35 / 50Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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36 / 503 Cheese Enchiladas
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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37 / 50Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)
- Prep: 45 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
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38 / 50Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
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39 / 50Best Black Beans
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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40 / 505-Ingredient Mexican Casserole
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
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41 / 50Easy Chicken Enchiladas
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
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42 / 50Quick and Easy 4-Ingredient Enchiladas
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 4
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43 / 50One Skillet Mexican Quinoa
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
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44 / 50Pico De Gallo
- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
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45 / 50Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
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46 / 50Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 breads
- Number of ingredients: 8
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47 / 50Enchiladas Verdes
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 enchiladas
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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48 / 50Pantry Raid Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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49 / 50Beef Birria
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 40 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 9 hrs 70 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here
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50 / 50Mexican Quesadilla Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
