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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 panko fish tacos

Panko Fish Tacos

Made with tomato, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, Dijon mustard, whitefish fillets, eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, panko bread crumbs

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 white chicken enchilada casserole

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Made with jack cheese, chicken, onion, garlic, olive oil, cream of something soup, milk, diced chilies, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 mexican chicken lasagna

Mexican Chicken Lasagna

Made with bell pepper, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, lasagne noodles, cooked chicken or turkey, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for cajun fajitas

Cajun Fajitas

Made with oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, ground red pepper, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, vegetable oil, chicken breasts, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cod tacos with salsa

Cod Tacos with Salsa

Made with orange, avocados, lime juice, green onions, cilantro, red pepper flakes, salt, cod fillets, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini chimichangas

Mini Chimichangas

Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for soft cheese tacos

Soft Cheese Tacos

Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for taco fiesta pizza

Taco Fiesta Pizza

Made with tomatoes, sour cream, ground beef, salsa, chili pepper, cumin, pizza crust, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and crab enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce

Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fabulous wet burritos

Fabulous Wet Burritos

Made with garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, diced green chili peppers, refried beans, chili without beans, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 sirloin fajitas

Sirloin Fajitas

Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexico enchiladas

New Mexico Enchiladas

Made with black pepper, chili powder, flour, tomato sauce, water, corn tortillas, eggs, vegetable oil, lettuce, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 crawfish enchiladas

Crawfish Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes with chilies, crawfish tails, chili powder, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, blonde butter roux

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables

Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker pollo mexicano

Slow Cooker Pollo Mexicano

Made with process cheese product, cooking sherry, dried parsley flakes, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes with chiles, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 new mexican breakfast burritos

New Mexican Breakfast Burritos

Made with tomato salsa, Colby, jack or cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, boiling potatoes, onion powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker vegetarian enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 tamales - carne de puerco cocido

Tamales - Carne de Puerco Cocido

Made with dried red chilies, sugar, garlic, beef stock, shortening, all-purpose flour, oregano, salt and pepper, corn husks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for adobo chicken with pineapple and tomatoes

Adobo Chicken With Pineapple And Tomatoes

Made with tomato, lettuce, bay leaves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, black pepper, pineapple cubes, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arroz a la valenciana

Arroz a la Valenciana

Made with tomato, garlic, vegetable oil, white rice, onion, water, salt, chicken breasts, shrimp, iceberg lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for open faced enchiladas

Open Faced Enchiladas

Made with eggs, ripe olives, corn tortillas, red chile sauce, chicken, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken mole enchiladas

Chicken Mole Enchiladas

Made with red pepper flakes, whole peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, almonds, raisins, ground cloves, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chipotle mexican grill barbacoa burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito

Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ground beef stacked enchiladas

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stacked Enchiladas

Made with pepper, onion, ground beef, green pepper, black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, water, chili powder, ground cumin, salt

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 turkey enchilada casserole

Turkey Enchilada Casserole

Made with monterey jack cheese, turkey, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onions, green chile, ripe olives, cumin, oregano, flour tortilla

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried catfish taco with chipotle slaw

Fried Catfish Taco with Chipotle Slaw

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, flour, cornmeal, seasoning, vegetable oil, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, 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 shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blt tacos with spicy cream salsa

BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


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 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 enchilasagna

Enchilasagna

Made with enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, Cheddar cheese, cumin, ground beef, garlic powder, corn tortillas, black beans

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mushroom enchiladas

Mushroom Enchiladas

Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

Made with chopped black olives, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning mix, lasagna noodles, salsa, water, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black eyed pea enchiladas

Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy swiss enchiladas

Creamy Swiss Enchiladas

Made with Swiss cheese, heavy cream, tortillas, cooked chicken, green chilies, green chili salsa, sour cream, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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