Easy Texas Guacamole that tastes just like the tableside guacamole at Uncle Julio’s, one of the best Tex Mex restaurants in Dallas, Texas.
If you’re a fan of Tex-Mex food, this fresh homemade guacamole recipe is healthy, delicious, and can be made in just a few minutes.
Easy Texas Guacamole – Uncle Julio’s Copycat Recipe
Easy Texas Guacamole: Your New Favorite Healthy and Homemade Recipe
Do you love tableside guacamole at your favorite Mexican restaurant? If so, you’re in for a treat because we’re about to share an easy Texas guacamole recipe that will blow your taste buds away!
One of our favorite restaurants in Texas is Uncle Julio’s. This Tex-Mex favorite began in Dallas many years ago and was THE Dallas hot spot in the 1990’s! We always had to order their frozen swirl margarita (half margarita and half sangria) and the made-fresh tableside guacamole.
Still to this day, Uncle Julio’s is one of my favorite restaurants for amazing Tex-Mex dishes. Over the years, I watched them make the tableside guacamole so many times that eventually this small town Oklahoma girl learned how to make a similar copycat version at home. I’m sharing my homemade version today!
Uncle Julio’s Copycat Recipe for Texas Guacamole
Avocado lovers will enjoy this easy Texas style guacamole recipe. It’s the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, it’s a healthy and delicious appetizer or snack that will impress your guests who have never been to Texas!
You’ll need these Ingredients:
- avocados
- garlic cloves
- Roma tomatoes
- white onions
- lime
- cilantro
- jalapeños (optional)
Holy guacamole, this is so good! Scroll down below to print the recipe instructions.
Quick Tips for Texas Guacamole
FAQs
Is guacamole healthy?
Yes, guacamole is very healthy! Avocados are packed with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Just make sure to enjoy it in moderation as it’s still high in calories.
Can I make guacamole ahead of time?
Yes, you can make guacamole ahead of time, but it’s best to do so no more than a few hours before serving. To prevent browning, follow the tips mentioned above.
How can I make my guacamole smoother?
If you prefer a smoother guacamole, you can use a food processor or blender to puree the avocado before adding the other ingredients.
There you have it, folks! Whether you’re having a party, a potluck, or just a casual movie night at home, this Texas guacamole is sure to be a hit. And if you’re a fan of Uncle Julio’s tableside guacamole, now you can make it at home anytime you want.
Go ahead and give this recipe a try, and let us know how you like it! Remember, when life gives you avocados, make guacamole!
Easy Texas Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ½ cup diced white onions
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeños optional
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, then half again so you have 4 slices. Remove the pit, and peel the skin off the flesh then place into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until it’s smooth, but still a little chunky.
- Add the diced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced onions, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeños (if using) to the bowl with the mashed avocado.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro and jalapeño slices if desired.
- Guacamole Tips and Variations:
- If you like your guacamole a little spicier, add more jalapeños or even some diced serrano peppers.
- To make this guacamole even healthier, you can add some diced bell peppers, corn, or black beans.
- You can also add a pinch of cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.
- To keep your guacamole from turning brown, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole and press down to remove any air bubbles before storing it in the fridge.
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Lynda Hoffman is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Through her business, Lynda Hoffman Life Coaching, she coaches passionate and self-directed business professionals – with or without ADHD – who want to create meaningful personal and organizational change. Lynda partners with clients to increase their personal agency and strategic decision-making. Her extensive experience in the fields of executive functioning and mindfulness training supports clients in understanding how their brain functioning informs their behaviour – and how to change what needs changing. She encourages her clients to do the deeper work to create transformational change – the kind that lasts.
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What are some of the key concerns executives come to you with in light of the current turbulent economic environment?
Turbulence is such a great word to describe the times we’re living in. Everything feels like it’s on a low boil, in constant motion with no clear idea of when or how it will settle. And while it’s uncomfortable, it’s also a perfect opportunity for executives to hone their deeper skills.
Business is all about managing uncertainty, but now executives are being asked to lead when nothing we’ve counted on feels certain. The current times are not just about economics. Leaders are being called on to lead in a climate of fear.
As a professional coach, I know that what you fear is what you create. If you’re afraid of uncertainty, you tend to create more chaos. Our brains are wired to go into reactive thinking when we‘re afraid. That’s when executive functioning can go offline, even for leaders. The result? Poor decision-making. Poor communication. Poor planning.
The leaders I work with know intuitively that empowerment – of themselves and their teams – is the key to navigating uncertainty. The driving idea is not to play victim to the uncertainty of our time, but rather, to lead forward. For my clients, this means creating focused, autonomous, resilient teams.
My clients all share the same concern. They want their team members to take initiative, be more self-directed and think critically about all that they do. They want them to think about how their actions move the mission of the organization forward, rather than operating in silos. They’re mentally flexible enough to operate in the detail and shift back to the larger picture. This pinging back and forth between detail and the big picture is the source of coherent action – and it’s especially necessary in times of turbulence.
What are some of the techniques you help them with?
Coaching is more about strategy than technique. Applying strategies expertly requires robust self-awareness. My clients recognize that their own patterns can get in the way of effectively cultivating these higher-order skills in their teams.
For example, when a leader has a deep-seated commitment to create a more human-centred work environment, and they believe that structure is corrosive to free thinking, they may then have a tendency to remove any and all structure. The belief that structure is cognitively restrictive is just plain inaccurate. If a leader holds onto this limiting belief as if it were true, their team members will be waiting to be told what to do, rather than thinking independently for themselves.
When I coach my clients to create great outcomes, we start and end with self-awareness. When they begin to go more deeply, they become more aware of the questions they ask themselves – or more importantly, the ones they tend not to ask. When you can begin to delve into areas you were not aware of before, you begin to see the problem in entirely new ways. Possibilities suddenly open up.
Self-awareness always includes the development of meta-cognition, the awareness of your thinking. Meta-cognition is the brain-based executive skill that strengthens your ability to identify what you’re doing well, and what behaviours need tweaking. Leaders looking for a strategic edge do well when they begin to shine the light on the thoughts and beliefs that inform their decisions. Meta-cognition is the cornerstone of strategic thinking.
Here are some questions that my clients have learned to ask themselves:
Spotting limiting beliefs
What am I believing that generates a lot of emotion?
What choices do I make from this place?
Where else in my life does this belief show up?
In what way is this belief part of my value system – or not?
Identifying the core issues – accurately
What is actually happening?
How do I know my perception is accurate?
Am I viewing this from my vantage point or the team’s?
What patterns do I see in the evidence presented to me?