Cinco de Mayo

• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
3. Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.

Favorite Mexican drink? Kid friendly drinks:

Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 4 cups drinking water
• 2 cups of fresh fruit
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
• lemon or lime for garnish (optional)

Directions

In a blender combine water and fruit, puree until smooth. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a pitcher or serving container. Stir in lemon or lime juice and sugar. Add additional sugar to taste. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.

Virgin Sangria

Ingredients

• 3 cups grape juice
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced, with peel
• 1/2 lime, thinly sliced, with peel
• 1 medium orange, thinly sliced, with peel
• 1 small apple, cored, sliced into 8ths, with peel
• 1 small black plum, thinly sliced, with peel
• 2-3 cups sparkling mineral (carbonated) water or club soda, to taste

Directions

1. Combine the fruits and juices in a large pitcher.

2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight preferably, to allow for flavors to combine.

3. Prior to serving add mineral water/carbonated water and stir together.