Tex-Mex brings everyone together. Approachable and always delicious, Tex-Mex recipes check every box for summer hosting: easy, crowd-pleasing and perfect for sharing outside. The spicy, warming flavors are complemented by fresh, vibrant herbs and vegetables, bringing a rainbow of color to the plate. Set the table with dinnerware and serveware to match, keep the margaritas or agua fresca flowing and crank the music. With minimal prep, you can cook a whole Tex-Mex feast outdoors and not miss a minute of the fun. When you’ve got the grill fired up and your menu mapped with Le Creuset, hosting an unforgettable culinary adventure is a breeze.
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Sweeten the Deal: Grill Roasted Peppers and Onions
It’s hard to imagine a true Tex-Mex feast without vibrant peppers and onions. Paired together, they lend an earthy, savory sweetness that rounds out the big flavors of the traditional Tex-Mex spread. Served raw for garnishing, bell peppers and onions add crunch and a bit of spicy freshness—but grilling or roasting peppers and onions deepens their latent sweetness, making them irresistible. This is a perfect side dish to prepare in our Alpine Outdoor Grill Basket so that you can achieve the smoky char and flavor of open flame, along with the sweet heat of slow roasting. Finish the grill-roasted peppers and onions with salt and serve alongside fajitas, beans, tacos or any other Tex-Mex dish that inspires you this summer.
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Fire Up Flavor: Sizzling Steak Fajitas
Sure, you can sear steak on the stove and finish it in the oven, but when it’s time for fajitas, nothing can compete with the smoky, savory flavor of steak grilled over open flame. Fajitas are so versatile that you can assemble them with just about any protein you have on hand, making this recipe easy to work into your regular summer repertoire. For sharing with friends, however, steak feels celebratory and special. A bold marinade or dry rub of tradtional spices infuses the meat with flavor before it gets a beautiful sear on the Alpine Outdoor Pizza Pan. Once the steak is cooked to perfection, rested and sliced, present it at the table right from the pizza pan. Just like at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurants, the enameled cast iron pan retains just enough residual heat to keep the grilled proteins and vegetables warm for serving.
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Spice Up A Classic: Jalapeño Cowboy Beans with Bacon
Beans often play the supporting role in a traditional Tex-Mex supper, but with the right recipe, the beans just might become the star attraction. Our take on classic cowboy beans centers the preparation at the grill in the Alpine Outdoor Skillet. Cooked with care and time, the beans soften to the ideal, creamy texture while slowly absorbing the unmatched smoky flavors of the fire. Rich, savory bacon amps up the umami, while jalapeño wakes up the whole pot with just the right kick of heat. Cowboy beans became a beloved part of Southwestern cooking because they were easy to prepare over an open fire and fed a lot of people. A century later, this iconic cowboy staple is bound to be just as welcome at all your summer Tex-Mex feasts.
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