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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 filet carne asada with guacamole and refried beans

Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans

Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt

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

recipe for curried lentil burritos

Curried Lentil Burritos

Made with milk, parsley, flour tortilla, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tamales negros (black tamales)

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fish stick enchiladas

Fish Stick Enchiladas

Made with frozen fish sticks, onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, cheddar or monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california tamale pie

California Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

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

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recipe for deep dish taco squares

Deep Dish Taco Squares

Made with tomato, water, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dorito taco salad

Dorito Taco Salad

Made with creamy garlic salad dressing, Doritos tortilla chips, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, Brooks Chili Hot Beans, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frog commissary mexican lasagna (vegetarian)

Frog Commissary Mexican Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Made with corn tortillas, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, parsley, enchilada sauce, Mexican style beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker barley, black bean, and corn burritos

Slow Cooker Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

Made with chicken or vegetable broth, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brownie tacos

Brownie Tacos

Made with shredded coconut, flour tortillas, brownie mix, oil, water, eggs, powdered sugar, red hot candies, black jelly beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot dog breakfast burrito

Hot Dog Breakfast Burrito

Made with tortilla, egg, butter, milk, hot dog, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken in chocolate sauce

Chicken In Chocolate Sauce

Made with cocoa powder, thyme, boneless, skinless chicken, onion, garlic, dry sherry, salt and pepper, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken in mole sauce

Chicken in Mole Sauce

Made with sesame seed, pumpkin seeds, peanut butter, sugar, ground oregano, cocoa powder, anise seed, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for breakfast fajitas

Breakfast Fajitas

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, Italian bulk sausage, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, apple, oil, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for las manitas fajitas

Las Manitas Fajitas

Made with lime juice, fajita meat, onions, garlic, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican carnitas verdes (pork with green salsa)

Mexican Carnitas Verdes (Pork With Green Salsa)

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, pork loin roast, salsa verde, onion, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fajita crepes

Fajita Crepes

Made with sirloin steak, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, fajita seasoning mix, water, lime juice, vegetable oil, non-stick cooking spray, crepes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy tamale pie

Easy Tamale Pie

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cream-style corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, chili powder, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef and cheese burritos

Beef And Cheese Burritos

Made with Mozzarella cheese, flour tortillas, ground beef, green onions, garlic, salsa, cottage cheese, cornstarch, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for halibut enchiladas

Halibut Enchiladas

Made with onions, flour tortillas, halibut, green enchilada sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tamale and hominy casserole

Tamale And Hominy Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, pimientos, ripe olives, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cream of chicken soup, hominy, beef tamales

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for refried bean salad

Refried Bean Salad

Made with salsa, black olives, refried beans, sour cream, creamy salad dressing, taco seasoning mix, sharp Cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican turkey lasagna

Mexican Turkey Lasagna

Made with onion, taco seasoning mix, refried beans, cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese, corn or flour tortillas, lettuce, tomato, black olives, salsa, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ground pork burritos

Ground Pork Burritos

Made with hoisin or plum sauce, flour tortillas, salt, ground pork, yellow onion, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green chili burritos

Green Chili Burritos

Made with chopped green chilies, refried beans, flour tortillas, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamale pizza

Tamale Pizza

Made with fresh cilantro, Roma tomatoes, chili beans, green chilies, bread shell or focaccia, whole kernel corn, Cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled swordfish tacos

Grilled Swordfish Tacos

Made with orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh oregano, jalapeno pepper, kosher salt, tomatillos, scallions, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sizzling chicken fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked fish tacos with pickled onions and jalapenos and baja cream

Baked Fish Tacos With Pickled Onions and Jalapenos and Baja Cream

Made with salt, buttermilk, fresh cilantro, hot pepper sauce, kosher salt, lime juice, all-purpose flour, corn tortillas, white fish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hamburger fajitas

Hamburger Fajitas

Made with onion, salt, black pepper, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican chicken-sour cream lasagna

Mexican Chicken-Sour Cream Lasagna

Made with lasagna noodles, chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, garlic powder, green chiles, green onions, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zesty burrito-style bratwurst

Zesty Burrito-Style Bratwurst

Made with salsa, red onion, sour cream, chipotle and onion seasoning, cilantro, bratwurst, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chorizo and shrimp tacos

Chorizo And Shrimp Tacos

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tamale pie with cornbread crust (low-fat)

Tamale Pie With Cornbread Crust (Low-Fat)

Made with non-stick cooking spray, ground sirloin, tomato soup, mushroom, chili powder, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken enchiladas in green mole sauce

Chicken Enchiladas In Green Mole Sauce

Made with chicken broth, green onions, paprika, salt, poblano peppers, almonds, cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tequila fish tacos

Tequila Fish Tacos

Made with fresh cilantro, garlic, limes, orange juice, tequila, ground cumin, chili powder, fish fillets, red onion, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy chipotle ahi tuna tacos

Spicy Chipotle Ahi Tuna Tacos

Made with taco shells, vegetable oil, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chiles en adobo, ahi tuna steak

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crabmeat tacos

Crabmeat Tacos

Made with corn tortillas, cucumber, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, imitation crabmeat or cooked white fish, salsa, fresh cilantro, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo enchiladas

Buffalo Enchiladas

Made with pepper-jack cheese, ground buffalo, white onion, green onion, habanero peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for la concha beach club fajitas (chicken, beef or shrimp)

La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)

Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dessert enchiladas

Dessert Enchiladas

Made with water, apple or peach pie filling, flour tortillas, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili taco salad

Chili Taco Salad

Made with tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, prepared chili, lettuce, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep dish mexican pizza

Deep Dish Mexican Pizza

Made with onion, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, black beans, green chiles, cornmeal, monterey jack cheese, tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for avocado and crab enchiladas

Avocado and Crab Enchiladas

Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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