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Mexican And Tex-mex

Mexican And Tex-mex

Take dinner south of the border with these Mexican and Tex-Mex recipe favorites like enchiladas, burritos, and tacos.



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recipe for copycat taco bell chili cheese burrito

Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

Copy the famous burrito from Taco Bell. Check out the reviews from others on how to dress it up even more!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for luby's cafeteria cheese enchiladas with chili sauce

Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce

Made with beef broth, tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cornstarch, water, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken tacos with corn and black beans

Chicken Tacos With Corn And Black Beans

Is it Tuesday? Either way, it's time for some tacos. Black beans and corn give the chicken plenty of support. And if you really want to take these tacos up a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker ground beef and refried bean tacos

Slow Cooker Ground Beef And Refried Bean Tacos

Slow cooking this gives the ground beef a chance to blend with onions, taco sauce, and refried beans for a terrific ready-to-go taco filling. Top the...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat chili's steak fajitas

Copycat Chili's Steak Fajitas

If you love the steak fajitas at Chili's but don't want to leave the house (or spend the money), then this recipe is for you! It's a clone of the popular dish, and it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for fun breaded chicken fajitas

Fun Breaded Chicken Fajitas

This simplified version of fajitas uses baked breaded chicken fingers (chicken nuggets will work too) wrapped in warm flour tortillas with all your favorite fajita toppings

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy beef and bean tacos

Easy Beef and Bean Tacos

Tex-Mex style tacos made with baked beans instead of refried

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skillet tamale pie

Skillet Tamale Pie

The taste of tamales without all the calories, or all the work!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker breakfast burritos

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for breakfast burritos for a crowd

Breakfast Burritos for a Crowd

These breakfast burritos, filled with scrambled eggs, turkey or ham, and fresh vegetables, are a great way to serve a large group.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soft shell tacos

Soft Shell Tacos

Throw together this easy Tex-Mex meal in mere minutes. Top individual servings with your favorite taco toppings.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carne asada casserole

Carne Asada Casserole

Not your everyday casserole! Salsa, steak, and refried beans turn turn some leftover rice into a fiesta-worthy bake. Change up the salsa to turn up the spice levels.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for real homemade tamales

Real Homemade Tamales

Homemade tamales with a tasty pork filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chili con carne burritos

Chili Con Carne Burritos

Turn chili con carne into finger food. Serving it wrapped inside a warm flour tortilla makes an easy meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for adobo

Adobo

Made with onion, meat, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat el torito chicken enchiladas

Copycat El Torito Chicken Enchiladas

This copycat recipe for the famous chicken enchiladas at El Torito uses cooked chicken and fire-roasted green chile enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for border grill carne asada tacos

Border Grill Carne Asada Tacos

Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quick chicken in mole sauce

Quick Chicken In Mole Sauce

Chicken mole is traditionally a slow cooked dish but this version speeds up the process without sacrificing flavor in the savory chocolate-tomato sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo chicken enchiladas with creamy ranch sauce

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Ranch Sauce

Love buffalo wings with ranch dipping sauce? Try this version of chicken enchiladas that have the same great flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for burrito supreme

Burrito Supreme

If you're looking for an easy and delicious burrito recipe, look no further. Seasoned beef, refried beans and a heap of fresh veggies stuffed into a tortilla make up this fresh, filling...

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for arroz con pollo (boneless chicken version)

Arroz con Pollo (Boneless Chicken Version)

Chicken and rice can be done a hundred ways, but if you'd never had arroz con pollo there's at least one more way you need to try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tamales

Beef Tamales

Experience the delicious flavor of traditional Mexican cuisine with these hearty beef tamales. Serve them as a main dish for a family dinner or as a festive party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop, rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef-bean enchiladas

Beef-Bean Enchiladas

Corn tortillas are filled with ground beef, onions, refried beans, and black olives and then baked, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican goulash

Mexican Goulash

A Mexican-flavored twist on American-style goulash. Pasta, ground beef, and vegetables are are simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat applebee's chicken fajitas

Copycat Applebee's Chicken Fajitas

These fajitas are totally fool-proof! Grilled or baked chicken breast with peppers and onions, sour cream and salsa is a quick and easy weeknight option that leaves...

Method:   microwave, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arroz con pollo chapina (guatemala style chicken and rice)

Arroz Con Pollo Chapina (Guatemala Style Chicken and Rice)

Made with chicken pieces, corn oil, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, tomato, rice, carrots, green olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and pepper fajitas

Shrimp And Pepper Fajitas

Tasty and easy shrimp fajitas, ready in under 30 minutes. Hint: think outside the box with additional toppings. Guacamole, diced tomatoes, etc can dress these up further.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wok-cooked chicken fajitas

Wok-Cooked Chicken Fajitas

Asian stir-fry meets Tex-Mex fajitas. Use the tried and true stir-fry method with chicken fajita ingredients for a delicious alternative to traditional fajitas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy beef enchilada casserole

Creamy Beef Enchilada Casserole

This simple layered enchilada-style casserole is made with ground beef that's simmered in a creamy enchilada sauce and layered with longhorn cheese and corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for soft beef tacos

Soft Beef Tacos

Easy tacos made with your choice of ground or shredded beef and loaded with your favorite taco fillings

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arroz con pollo (brown & wild rice version)

Arroz Con Pollo (Brown & Wild Rice Version)

This version of arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) uses a blend of brown and wild rice instead of white rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bob evans' maple sausage breakfast burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for milk cooked carnitas (using boston butt roast)

Milk Cooked Carnitas (Using Boston Butt Roast)

Indulge in this savory recipe for milk-cooked carnitas without having to drive to a taqueria. You're welcome.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tgi friday's sizzling vegetable fajitas

TGI Friday's Sizzling Vegetable Fajitas

With a cilantro parmesan pesto and a small army of sauteed onions and other veggies, these customizable fajitas are as flavor-packed as any of their meaty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef and potato tacos

Beef And Potato Tacos

Not your usual tacos! These are made with a combination of ground beef and cubed potatoes, served in taco shells with your favorite taco toppings.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ground beef chimichangas

Ground Beef Chimichangas

These ground beef filled chimichangas are a breeze to prepare and make a great dinner or lunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for authentic mexican tacos

Authentic Mexican Tacos

Get a taste of old Mexico with these homemade tacos - yes, even the taco shell is homemade!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey enchiladas with cumin lime crema

Turkey Enchiladas With Cumin Lime Crema

Made with tomato paste, pinto beans, corn, cumin seed, jalapeno, kosher salt, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for applebee's chicken fajita rollups

Applebee's Chicken Fajita Rollups

Made with sour cream, white tortilla shell, chicken, pico de gallo, jack and Cheddar cheese mix, lettuce, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burrito el grande

Burrito El Grande

These "el grande" burritos live up to their name. They are loaded with ground beef, refried beans, rice, and cheese for an extra hearty Tex-Mex meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pancake enchiladas

Pancake Enchiladas

If you're skeptical about the idea of pancake enchiladas, take a step back and think about it. Pancakes are awesome with savory elements like bacon and eggs so have yourself a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker burrito jalisco (mexican pork)

Slow Cooker Burrito Jalisco (Mexican Pork)

Cook up some easy Mexican comfort food by slow-cooking pork in beer and spices, then enjoying it in tortillas loaded with guacamole, cheese, and more.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 30 minute beef fajitas

30 Minute Beef Fajitas

Quick and easy fajitas made with ground beef, bell peppers, and zucchini. Served with a low fat sour cream-mustard sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and green chile enchiladas

Beef And Green Chile Enchiladas

Made with lettuce, lean ground beef, onion, frozen corn kernels, sour cream, green chiles, Colby-Monterey jack cheese, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican fried chicken enchiladas

Mexican Fried Chicken Enchiladas

The secret for great enchiladas? It's in the sauce. This piquant sauce goes great with the chicken, jalapeno, and cheese filled corn tortillas.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for leftover turkey burritos

Leftover Turkey Burritos

Use up leftover turkey in a different way with these zesty burritos. All it takes is a few seconds in the microwave and dinner is served.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch-style tacos

Ranch-Style Tacos

Serve this ranch-style taco filling made with ground beef and ranch beans in crispy taco shells or spoon it over tortilla chips for a nacho-like dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for super simple beef enchiladas

Super Simple Beef Enchiladas

This is a great dish for busy families. The filling can also be used in tacos or burritos if you want variety. If you're into more spicy food, add some jalapenos for a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili and tamales

Chili And Tamales

Sometimes the best meals have the simplest components, and that's exactly what this chili and tamale combo is.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yummy chicken and rice tacos

Yummy Chicken And Rice Tacos

The rice inside the tacos is a fun change from your typical tacos and the recipe is very flexible so you can change things up however you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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