Mexican And Tex-mex

The slow-simmered mixture of ground beef, onions, taco sauce, pinto beans and seasonings makes for some delicious and easy tacos!

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Taco night gets a wild twist with this trash bag taco salad. A culinary fiesta where all the ingredients get down in one bag.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

An impressive looking skillet meal you can make without impressive cooking skills. Browned chicken cooked with peas, corn, and yellow rice is perfect for a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These copycat fish tacos from Austin's famous Hula Hut are topped with a roasted jalapeno sauce made with garlic and ranch dressing that completes the tropical island ensemble.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

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Homemade tamales with a tasty pork filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Flank steak is the traditional cut of beef used in fajitas. The crock pot helps make it tender with its low and slow cooking.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget simple cheese quesadillas and get a load of these baked tacos. Chili-seasoned beef and jalapenos give crispy tortilla wedges a serious kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Can't grill? No problem, these chicken fajitas are made in a grill pan with seasonings that taste like it's fresh off the grill.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Delicious pork carnitas made by simmering the seasoned pork until tender, then baking it to give it the traditional texture.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

These fish tacos are lower in fat than the typical fried versions. Cod fillets are seasoned and sauteed and piled into taco shells with a sour cream-mayo sauce, diced tomatoes, taco...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A healthier take on chicken enchiladas made with ground chicken breast, onion, tomatoes, reduced fat cheese, your choice of red or green enchilada sauce and white corn...

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a...

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

Green chili adds a little heat; tomatoey-sour cream sauce with onion and garlic poured over top of the filled tortillas ties the whole dish together.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Salsa verde made from scratch with fresh serranos and cilantro elevates this enchilada recipe into restaurant-level territory.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Fresh flavors without a lot of work. This easy to toss together meal can be made ahead of time. Package the dressing and chips separately and it makes a great lunch to take to work or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Refried beans, cheese, and any variety of veggies are sandwiched between flour tortillas to make this double-decker delight.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chipotle chilies en adobo, ground cumin, black beans, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, adobo sauce, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

The fish in this recipe is poached in beer instead of frying, so it is lower in calories and stays flaky-tender. The tomatillo guacamole makes a perfect topping on...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Pasilla is Spanish for "little raisin" and these peppers are named so because of their mild, chewy sweetness. If you can't find pasilla peppers use...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

When you first bite into one of Aunt Chilada's Yucatan-style tamales, you're hit with a savory and slightly spicy flavor blend of shredded pork and just the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with olive oil, water, lime, flank steak, bell pepper, onion, flour tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Can't decide between a hard or soft shell taco? Try a puffy taco instead! Tortillas are cooked in oil until puffed and crispy and then stuffed full with your favorite fillings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tomatoes, water, black pepper, salt, chili powder, whole kernel corn, green bell pepper, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Chicken enchiladas made from scratch using cooked chicken (great for using up leftovers), roasted red pepper, cream cheese, flour tortillas, and green enchilada sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Seasoned chicken, tomato, chiles, olives, and cheese are wrapped inside crescent roll dough in a festive starburst shape.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Because who doesn't love a cheesy, flavorful chicken dish? This slow cooked Pollo Mexicano combines chicken thighs, fresh veggies, zesty seasoning, and a creamy cheese sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Slowly cooking chicken in an array of taco-style seasonings makes it tender and flavorful and perfect for use in a variety of recipes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with oregano, green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, oil, salt, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Great flavors come together in this crock pot dinner made with round steak, garlic powder, chili powder, mustard, onion, tomatoes, and kidney beans - all served over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours