5 Ingredient Mexican Meals - Epic Flavor, Minimal Effort.

[@Cubeforc3]

Please never change! These videos are always so well laid out and easy to follow, I've made dozens of recipes from this channel by now.

[@YashKnowsBest]

Fr love this guy, hes to the point, highly practical unlike the rest of them lol

[@russellschaper-kotter7783]

I agree, 14 items or 5, all meals that ol' Bri posts are situational. Sometimes you want to cook a time consuming masterpiece, other times you don't. He covers it all. I regularly cook Lagerstroms to the point where his name is a verb in my household.

[@williamperkins2160]

He’s recipe for deep dish pizza has ruined restaurant pizza for me! So much better than what I’d spend $20+ for going out.

[@colewelch2086]

100%. I've learned so much from Bri on how to cook. Who are these babies complaining about complicated recipes? His recipes are mostly super approachable for people that enjoy learning to cook at home rather than having to go out.

[@russellschaper-kotter7783]

@@colewelch2086 fully agree! I look forward to cracking into one & enjoying "the fruits of my labour". That's what cooking is all about

[@dabundis]

It really can't be overstated how powerful the combination of garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin is for turning whatever I have sitting in the fridge into a quick + tasty taco filling

[@EricLeafericson]

I also add dried oregano and coriander to that. If I'm feeling lazy I use cumin & Tony's!

[@tedhodge4830]

Cumin, coriander and paprika is the holy trinity

[@debmoore629]

I have green chilies, cumin and cayenne on hand at all times. I will just add cheese and leftover veggies or a bag of frozen for a quick casserole.

[@chris4370]

I dont care if your recipe calls for 14 ingredients or 5, everything you make is worth it! Obviously if it requires a lot of ingredients it may not be something we eat weekly but when i do splurge on ingredients its usually your recipes im following and they're always great!

[@teukieangelica]

I feel this! When he put out the stroganoff recipe, I made it that afternoon. So good. Not something for weekly meals just because of the steps, but perfect for a weekend once or twice a month!!

[@arodjohns7047]

^ this entirely. I make an event of cooking your recipes. Every single one of them, whether it requires 1 ingredient or 75, is amazing. Your videos are one of the high spots of my week.

[@VoodooRogue]

It really makes me wonder what recipes they usually use, or what types of food they make on their own. I usually conclude that the answer is, "They don't." They probably don't cook or look at recipes. Any *full* meal is gonna be 10-20 ingredients - and you know they count "garlic powder" as one even though they should have that on hand... Idk, I don't have to feed them, so I guess it's not my problem lol

[@JoshJones720]

I can appreciate the simplicity, but you present complicated recipes better than most. So please don't stop the fancy stuff!

[@dustinhunley]

Just made the Arroz con pollo. Chicken fat dripping started smoking something fierce around the 22 minute mark, and I remembered I had some cabbage in the fridge. Chopped it up and shoved it under the rack of chicken, and now we have the ultimate veggie to accompany, and the smoke problem solved! Love your recipes, especially the quick ones. Thank you so much!

[@CrawfordHeisz]

did you cook 450 as the video description notes or 475 as he mentioned in the video?

[@ianlager3377]

Mine did too. I didn't add foil though, so I thought that might've been the problem.

[@daba3031]

Mine did too!

[@adventure_hannah3841]

B-man is becoming the king of teaching and equipping regular-ol-whatever-class-Americans how to cook practical and delicious meals with regular (or tight) budgets, regular (or tight) schedules, and regular ingredients. Thank you!!!!

[@violetviolet888]

@adventure_hannah3841: Pro Home Cooks is better at this.

[@moondustprincess6295]

I dont often comment but i love how educated you've gotten about certain food restrictions, you almost always give us subs for whenever there's pork or alcohol and that's so cool from someone who eats halal, so thanks

[@horationelson2153]

I love both the fancy, aspirational, "I'd love to make that someday" and these easy, chill, "I'm going to go make that now" videos. I think the mix keeps it fresh and interesting 🙂

[@prettyboy54321]

You are at 1.29M subscribers as I watch this. I found you when you had 29,000 and were still Weeds and Sardines. I knew after watching one video that you were going to blow up. You are such a natural in front of the camera. I am thrilled that you are getting the recognition you deserve!

[@oakdeneemporium6014]

I’m a weeds and sardines viewer too. I still like the name.

[@Marcus9638]

I discovered him at about 46,000 followers, right about the time he introduced the Caesar Salad dressing with tahini (total winner). The channel was still called Weeds & Sardines at that point. I loved the direct simplicity then, which of course hasn't changed. It was awesome to see him hit 1M followers, and even more awesome (at least to me) that he was reached out to and sponsored by Better Than Bullion.

[@kossenas]

yep... one more here. Very early subscriber. The best is that the more you go, the better your videos become, much more conferrable and genuine. What I love the most is that you are not afraid to bring your own mistakes during the process of developing a recipe. Actually, as a home cook bring the awareness of what to pay attention at. Love to you and wifey

[@kencase2179]

Thanks Brian! I see some great dishes being added to my dinner rotation.. The last recipe for chicken and rice will be the first.

[@sjaustindotcom]

I could be bummed that you've only been doing one video most weeks, but instead I'm choosing to be psyched that your one video includes five recipes. 🙂 Can't wait to give all of these a try!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

We're hoping to ramp up to posting 5-6/month by May

[@Scottinqc]

@@BrianLagerstrom quality over quantity bro, havent cooked a recipe of yours we havent LOVED yet!!!!

[@jeremyd.2156]

@@BrianLagerstrom Don't burn yourself out bro

[@lichee12]

@@jeremyd.2156 I see what you did there.😉

[@redeye1016]

Oh how strong, how brave of you.

[@VictorMTaveras]

Gonna have to try a few of these, especially those quesadillas 🔥🔥

[@lindalor9284]

You're reading my mind again. I have some skin-on chicken thighs that I need to use and I was looking for a flavourful rice dish. I'll try your last dish first and work my way through the rest. These are the types of recipes that I need; quick, easy, and tasty!

[@jms1016.0]

With the right ingredients and proper but simple cooking methods, you can get top quality meals without the fancy preparation...very instructive! Thanks for the culinary demystification with these simple but solid recipes, Brian!

[@natemccormick1037]

Brian by far is one of the best cooking channels on KZbin! I love how he doesn't use msg as a crutch to add flavor to anything! he just uses his amazing knowledge and talent to create dishes for the at home cook!

[@kwombok]

hi bri, i really appreciate this type of video. i don't make most of your recipes since they are usually too much work for me (and i cook vegetarian). i've only been cooking for a few years (late start) and your content has really helped me get to the next stage after meal kits like hellofresh and purple carrot. i find that my biggest barrier to making food more often is that i've never really stocked a pantry so whenever i have to make something new it involves wandering around the supermarket for 1-2 hours and god forbid if i can't find what i need there then most of what i buy will probably go to waste. so, reducing the barrier of entry by limiting the # of ingredients is massively appreciated and a great way to help me cook more. love all of your videos though, keep it up, you are my favorite food channel :)

[@davidwilliamsimpson]

I'm loving Bri's take on Big Little Recipes. Fully here for it, keep 'em coming!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Thanks for the tip about cooking mushrooms "longer than you think (it takes)". Discovered it myself a few years ago that mushrooms need to be thoroughly fried to be enjoyable. Fry your mushrooms for a few minutes on high heat before adding any further ingredients and every reason to not like mushrooms will be eliminated.

[@nayelilove1603]

Wow! Love this style of recipe delivery. You should do a Greek, and Indian version as well. Love all the recipes, truly making it fun for weeknight cooking 🥳

[@noblenugget4229]

I love the mix of quick recipes like this that I can make on a whim AND complex pro-home-cook recipes I can tackle on a weekend when I want a challenge. Thank you!

[@The_Original_Big_Daddy]

For me, the recipe that excited me the most was the enchilada skillet method. Nice work Bri!

[@traceyrussell5753]

I made the quesadillas and loved them. Thanks for a delicious weeknight dinner!

[@doejersey]

Very useful video this time. I like your videos in this sort of “series”. Weeknight cooking is definitely my biggest struggle. And finding cravable but easy to produce recipes I can just have in my head is perfection. ❤

[@bullock9403]

I’ve made so many of your recipes now and they are always a hit with the family You never miss dude!

[@ericroush5359]

Appreciated the salsa hack for making the rice; been wanting to replicate one of my favorite parts of Midwest Mexican restaurants without resorting to the sodium-rich boxed versions at the grocery store. Also, the enchilada technique is on the list to try soon.

[@nestormacias4805]

As a mexican this is amazing. We eat a lot of street or cantina food here in CDMX due to the general lifestyle, so the fact you can recreate the favor we would get from a tacos al pastor place or a pollo de cantina amaces me. Keep it going

[@wehcd]

It's 1.30am over here and your recipes are making me hungry!!!

[@billandmaryoshea6532]

Brian, we love your content. You are feeding our household. I share your stuff with our adult kids to help them have great food without breaking the bank. I’m a hospital worker and your spring roll recipe saved my lunch plan!

[@Juliehomevideo]

I made the tostadas yesterday and we just ate the enchiladas for supper. Quesadillas are tomorrow for lunch. Thank you again for this video. You definitely succeeded at coming up with recipes we want to make and eat.

[@oakdeneemporium6014]

I made the cheesy mushroom and jalapeño quesadillas tonight for tea expecting a nice meal as I like mushrooms. What I got instead was an awesome dish! I can’t believe how much flavour was in just a five ingredient dish. I ate the lot and was full as a goog but kept eating it was so yummy! I can’t wait to have another for my Sunday breakfast! Thanks so much for sharing, from me and my tummy in Australia! ❤

[@iancomstock2929]

I love watching your videos, and I wouldn't change a thing! Sometimes it's nice to make something simple when you're tired from working all day and don't have energy for a complicated recipe. But with that said, complicated or fancy recipes are more enjoyable, because we get to appreciate our own hard work at the end.

[@NicolasAlexanderOtto]

May I say that I enjoy that your channel is very much about no nonsense cooking and even the ads are on brand. Always loving your videos! Thanks for the effort!

[@ymarkone]

Brian, for me this is another keeper! I love watching your videos, they are put together so well, from the presentation to the editing, that you outdo many TV shows. (I don't bother watching TV any more!) Several months ago you introduced me to Tostadas, THANK YOU. I'd seen them in the grocery store, but had no idea what a great dinner they made. Last night I made a quick and delicious meal using some of your ideas of using items that give you more for your buck. I put a pound of ground pork in a frying pan with a couple of tablespoons of sangria, I find the liquid helps me with keeping the meat crumbled while it cooks and adds some flavor. Then I mixed in a diced onion, a can of diced tomatoes with chilis, and about a cup of salsa. All the while I had a can of refried beans heating in a small sauce pan. Took the tostadas, smeared them with the beans and added a sprinkle of Mexican blend cheese, put a couple of tablespoons of the meat mixture on top and smothered that in more cheese. The heat of the meat mixture melted the cheese above and below it to glue everything together. Total prep/cook time less than 30 minutes. This made enough for a big dinner and enough to make a today. I thoroughly enjoy your complex recipes, even though it's not very often that I make those, but you videos about quick and inexpensive "midweek" meals go into my storage for general usage. Another great video! Mark **Attention Subscribers** When I watched this there had been 76,440 views, but only 5,600 LIKES. If you enjoy Brian's videos, please take the second that it takes to click the LIKE (thumbs up) button, this will help him out a lot as it exposes his videos to more people. This is a completely FREE way you can support his channel and ensure that we will get more great cooking videos in the future.

[@namita9031]

Love the simple recipes Brian wudnt add so much oil but perfect simple recipes

[@osoniye4209]

Wow. Your simple weeknight dishes are my very involved weekend dishes! Your complicated dishes are just here so I can dream...

[@mikedameron602]

Thanks for helping me with some new recipe ideas. I was a bit late watching this video and plan to incorporate some of your ideas into my recipes. I'm a 79 year old Vet of an Air Force career. As such, we lived in many places, in the U.S. and several foreign countries. We lived twice in the U.S. west and eat Tex-Mex foods often. several years ago, I had to take over cooking for my wife and I. Your recipes often get scaled down because two retirees don't need "Mess Hall" quantities. One thing I would like to see more of, is soups such as Pasta Fagioli, an easy Onion, Vichyssoise, etc. Some of the other chefs complicate things, no end. You seem to find compromises that save time and retain taste. Thanks for that.

[@BradKaboord]

Which recipe will i make? 1-5 in order is may answer. Now I need to make all five before Easter so I can wow my guests. A 5 italian recipes using the same concept would be killer. You nailed it on this one.

[@BigRojo_]

Your enchiladas were so delicious and easy to make! Literally have made this exact meal more than once and it never get old!

[@MysticBlue352]

Thanks!, Brian 🎉

[@R33DIMUS]

Big fan if the channel, especially the Weeknighting series. Made the Quesadilla recipe tonight for my wife & I & it was phenomenal! The only thing I changed was frying up some diced bacon before adding the veggies to the pan. Bacon + Shrooms + Jalapenos are a peak combo & the rendered bacon fat makes for a flavorful frying medium.

[@jakerichards7971]

the undisputed recipe king of youtube, thanks for always keeping it real with the recipes brian!! u rock!!

[@JWAlulis]

Will certainly try making some of these. Got to say, out of all the food KZbinrs that I follow, I think I've probably made more of your recipes (usually mutiple times) than anyone else's. Keep it up! Love your channel!

[@deebrake]

Have my hubby and I told you how awesome you and Loren are. Thank you so much.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching!

[@deebrake]

@@BrianLagerstrom Thanks for putting out great content. Your recipes never fail. Have a wonderful day you two.

[@caritasdecaro8019]

I love that I only need to buy cilantro to make all of these recipes come to life in my kitchen. I tried growing it so that I would always have it on hand...hasn't worked out. Thank you for easy to follow, tasty recipes.

[@lauranorris1151]

I made the Arroz con pollo and it was a huge win - simple for a weeknight, perfectly seasoned, and a hit for the whole family (including a preschooler). A definite repeat! We love your recipes, thank you for the content you create.

[@redoxjames2506]

Thank you so much for including the recipes with your videos! So many youtubers do not. I'm making the Arroz con Pollo as soon as I get some more chicken thighs. All these recipes look like Must Try! Your channel is outstanding.

[@dennisp.5053]

I have already made the tostadas (super easy to bring together and filling), the mushroom jalapeno quesadilla (very good as well) . Next up is the arroz con pollo. Thanks for the awesome ideas.

[@boopernator]

So far we have tried the Tostadas, and the Arroz con pollo. Both were easy to make and tasted fantastic!

[@loriyamase3824]

I am making the refried black beans for the 4th time we love it and it is so easy. After watching this video again I want to try to make 2 more of the dishes if my guys will eat them. Thank you for sharing!

[@chicagojeff]

1) loved the video 2) answer? Every single one. excellent work my dude!!

[@nfortin24]

I gotta say thank you for the tostada recipe.. its exactly what my wife's new diet calls for and she's been looking for a quick easy meal.. I made this for her and she now wants these beans as her protein for almost everything!

[@asumpter429]

I made the al pastor tacos tonight and they were delicious! Next time I think we will make a rice bowl with it instead of tacos. So yummy! Thank you for this recipe!

[@danieltuckercatholic]

Your weeknight meals are the best, Bri!

[@bellav7093]

I am looking forward to making enchiladas your way! I do appreciate any recipes that are easy and delicious. I often cook for vegetarians so any easy vegetarian recipes are appreciated. Thanks for the great videos! 💜

[@elisebrown5157]

Loved the video - and I'm not even afraid to use 14 ingredients in a dish :) Something you might try, that always seems to turn out good for me, is adding some caramelized tomato paste to the refried beans. (I use pintos instead of black beans, so maybe the flavors aren't compatible, but I just wanted to put it out there.) It adds some sweet, smoky umami to the beans. Sometimes I'll even add in chopped caramelized onions if I've pre-made some earlier in the week. The spices I use are cumin and ground coriander seed for earthiness, ancho chile powder, aleppo chile powder, and paprika for a mild fruity kick, and then some form of garlic (fresh, granulated, or I've been a big fan of the Trader Joe's granulated black fermented garlic lately.) And I do love adding some lime zest at the end.

[@byohnk]

Yessss I'm pretty sure I've requested arroz con pollo a few times before. Definitely one of my all time favorite dishes. I would love to see your take on a Cuban fricassee de pollo!

[@RachaelMorgain]

Love your recipes and tips! The tostadas and mushroom quesadillas were YUM! Thank you so much!

[@JB_Fraulein_Kunst]

Just made the tostadas and oh my god! Never has a tea been so easy to make and so delicious! So grateful for this video Brian. Totally lost the will to cook for a while and these fast and easy recipes really help with that ❤ Can't wait to try the others. Also gonna make the tostadas next time I have people over

[@sheenadenae3156]

Definitely will be making those tostadas! And the quesadillas looked banging! For that last dish, my personal preference is to put the frozen peas in right after removing them from the oven. They will warm through during the resting period and taste much fresher, less wrinkly. But otherwise it looks super tasty!

[@froggyfur1954]

B! I made Arroz con Pollo tonight and it's far and away the BEST I've ever had. The only thing I changed was the paprika - I have smoked so that's what I used and I'm not ashamed. Many thanks!

[@TheArtOfSolo]

My mouth was watering with every meal 😂 Please make more “little ingredients” recipes, they’re grrrreat!

[@AB.BABY.]

Thanks for adding the recipes to the notes. These all look yum!

[@prccap]

Great video, but fyi I LOVE those “complicated” videos even more and I do make them so never stop

[@ma5riam18]

Wow! Impressive!! I am a STEM student with a lot of workload during semester. I can almost never find time to cook, yet I have to. To keep myself strong, healthy, and, my brain functioning. These are all basically perfect recipes for me since I LOVE mexican and I also need quick-ish meals as I don't have that much time. I also value flavour a lot so I am going to make all of these at some point soon because this all looks soooo good. Good work Brian!

[@Bougsiminator]

Great stuff! I love your advice aboute the mushrooms. Plenty of people, even restaurants, don't get that and serve mushy, moist crap. If you properly panfry them, they are just something else. I'd also like to give some input to Quesadillas: I love to use aromated oil. I add some paprika powder, smoked paprica powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin and black pepper to the oil and dip the trotillas in the oil before adding them to the dry, hot pan and than add the filling and flip them in the pan. The flavored oil gives the whole thing an extra twist we really enjoy at home.

[@kevinwalsh9704]

I made the quesadilla and it was the best quesadilla I’ve ever had. Tips for perfect browning across the entire tortilla is appreciated!

[@Cate5013]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. Mexican food is my all time favorite. Can't wait to try each of these some week night!

[@seanszarkowicz]

Thanks!

[@janeayre96]

I tried the beans. Changed my life. lol. You have no idea. I’m always looking for a way to make black beans into something.

[@mjking6162]

I love your mix of simple and mire complicated recipes. You always present them in easy to understand and follow ways. Will I make the more complicated recipes? Maybe, when I know I have the time and ingredients. Even if I don't I still love watching them

[@Dr._Squid]

Wow Bri, another awesome video!!! Every recipe in this video is actually worth trying! Thank you!

[@janeayre96]

I owned a restaurant once upon a time and I’m pretty sure your version of chicken and rice… toast the rice till it’s tannish …was on my menu. DELICIOUS

[@Salsagirl66]

We are cutting back on meat (for health and the environment). Just made your mushroom jalapeño quesadilla, delicious! Will definitely be part of the rotation from now on. Thank you!

[@Jextoid]

I made your mushroom quesadillas for my wife and we loved them! Thank you so much for your awesome recipes, been watching you for a while now while learning to cook and you make things so easy to follow.

[@meatfaceb2047]

I tried the chicken and rice and I really liked it. Super easy and craveable. Thanks Brian.

[@Alan_Mac]

Love these. Could happily serve the tacos, rice 'n' chick, and a salad for a family lunch.

[@hyphylyph]

Bri, I NEVER comment on videos, but you do such a phenomenal job! Kudos brother! Your channel helps me revision dishes I know in an easier way. Maybe I over think things, but you take the guessing out of cooking!

[@erikellis1418]

Brian, any chance you might be making a tortilla video at some point? Good tortillas (flour and corn) are hard to come by where I live. I've only been able to find unrefrigerated shelf stable tortillas at my local stores. I've tried making them myself but with limited success. On a scale from 1 to 10, I give the store boughts a 4 and my home made tortillas a 6. 🙁 I'd really like to try some of these Mexican meals here, but I'd like it so much more with some good home made tortillas. Thx, and keep up the good work!!!

[@grecko12345]

I find your recipes are all totally approachable. I hope you don’t change. I like what your recipient generally offer, a nice combination of totally functional and high quality!

[@J16mbc]

Al pastor tacos, Chicken & rice and the tostada! Everything looks so delicious! I appreciate your attention to easy clean up, less dishes and creating these simple 5 ingredients dishes. Lent is approaching and as an Orthodox we fast meat and diary. It’s basically a vegan diet. Do you have any good recipes for vegan meals?

[@evan]

Imma make your enchilada and quesadilla recipe this week. Been meaning to mix up my Mexican rotation

[@hw260]

Love: Easy, Fast and Delicious. Thanks Brian. More like these please.

[@jenschultz3354]

We made your al pastor and it was FIRE!! We did the first batch with the whole slow cooker process on a Sunday night and then just the fry-off portion for leftover night and it was amazing both time. Added guac, but otherwise they are perfect as-is. Thanks for a new go-to recipe!

[@Superbruce1991]

I made the arroz con pollo tonight and it was DELICIOUS. Excited to eat the leftovers tomorrow lol. My parents didnt even believe i cooked it when i showed them. It did smoke up my place a bit and set off my alarms, but it was worth it! Thanks!

[@dianegougelet1829]

Hi~I totally enjoyed this video. Great recipes & methods shared! The first recipe I will try is the cheesy mushroom, onion & jalapeno quesadillas. It's vegetarian & can easily be ketofied by using a low carb (preferably a ZERO CARB) tortilla. I can't wait to try this yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing it!🙋

[@JenniferDames-c4s]

I’ve made the al pastor, enchiladas and the rice already and everything was excellent! Can’t wait to pull the leftover al pastor out of the freezer!

[@Jesper-Music]

Love this, but your more complicated dishes has really taught me a lot! Please keep making those 🙂🙏🏻

[@GabrielEvans]

The arroz con pollo dish is going to be a must try for meal preps. Amazing value for the time put in.

[@Ratsfrom42]

Love your recipes! Even more “complicated” ones! You make them seem so easy and doable!

[@donkemp8151]

We are heading to a week at the beach with our two adult kids, their spouses, and our grandson. This video will be a keeper for many of our meals. Thanks, Brian.

[@jackierinker2582]

Made the black bean tostadas today. Loved them. Made 1/2 recipe for two of us. Our black beans had salt in the can so I probably could have used less salt. We will repeat this one many times

[@trinitywright7122]

Practical and yummy stuff. I love the way you did the refried beans and you make it really hard to pick a favorite but I'm going to pick chicken and rice (arroz con polio) BECAUSE of the way you made the rice in the oven and the way that you cook the chicken thighs. That is extremely appetizing and I probably could eat that every night of the week. I do eat beans a lot as well. But they're all brilliant. Nice use of the pans as well. Thank you!. I have too many pans and I can never find ones that I think are good enough.

[@TheRuthiena]

I just made the Al Pasyore Tacos with a a little bit of extra garlic porter and Corriander powder…. They were so frikkin delicious and so easy! ❤❤

[@Mimi-zy]

La quesadilla te quedo excelente❤ también puede ser con queso oaxaca, mozzarella o manchego.

[@piggy4651]

those al pastor tacos are insane. some of the best tacos iv ever eaten

[@tickledtoffee]

I love your recipes, whether they've got only a few ingredients or not. I tend to make the longer ones on weekends. Quite a few of the ingredients are also things I keep in my pantry or freezer anyway because I buy bulk-discounted products when I can. It helps save money. I know I'm lucky tho, not everyone has the time, money or space to do this. Thanks for posting such a great variety of recipes for us

[@jnorth3341]

I'm definitely trying that chicken, love all the variations of chicken and rice and yours prevents the issue of soggy chicken skin.

[@ronalddevine9587]

All of your videos are always well explained and easy to follow. I think I'll try the enchiladas first.

[@berniecrawford3284]

Another great video. I love that you have added a couple of plant based dishes, more please. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@rickyspanish492]

Thanks for addressing the mushrooms! I despise undercooked mushrooms and it's so frustrating how most people don't like them because they have them prepared in a less ideal way!