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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 patio enchiladas

Patio Enchiladas

Made with olive oil or vegetable oil, ground beef, tomatoes, red kidney beans, salt, egg, water, flour, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tangy canned tuna tacos with salsa

Tangy Canned Tuna Tacos With Salsa

Made with taco shells, cole slaw, tuna, salsa, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, sugar, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for souper enchiladas

Souper Enchiladas

Made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter or margarine, onion, chili powder, chicken, chopped green chilies, flour tortillas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black bean and rice burritos

Black Bean And Rice Burritos

Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican bubble pizza

Mexican Bubble Pizza

Made with ground beef, taco seasoning mix, water, condensed tomato soup, refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for mexican chicken mole

Mexican Chicken Mole

Made with vegetable oil, garlic, sugar, cocoa powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, whole tomatoes, chopped green chilies, chicken thighs

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paco's fish tacos in lettuce wraps

Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps

Made with grouper, non-stick cooking spray, salt and pepper, lime, hot sauce, lettuce, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, fresh mint, mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish tacos with cucumber salsa

Fish Tacos With Cucumber Salsa

Made with salt, baking powder, dry mustard, white fish fillets, oil, corn tortillas, lime, English cucumber, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled catfish tacos with citrus slaw

Grilled Catfish Tacos With Citrus Slaw

Made with lemon or lime juice, canola oil, flour tortillas, Lemon and/or lime wedges, cilantro, cole slaw mix, orange sections, red bell pepper, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for american-style enchiladas

American-Style Enchiladas

Made with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, frozen spinach, salt, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken and vegetable burritos

Chicken And Vegetable Burritos

Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas taco-bean salad

Texas Taco-Bean Salad

This Tex-Mex salad is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. It is packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asian burritos

Asian Burritos

Made with peanut oil, ginger root, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, bok choy, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bite-size burritos

Bite-Size Burritos

Made with guacamole, colby-monterey jack cheese, refried beans, ground beef, onion, salsa, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
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 easy fish tacos

Easy Fish Tacos

Made with limes, fresh cilantro, fish fillets, salsa, mayonnaise, corn tortillas, green cabbage

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for drunken beef tacos

Drunken Beef Tacos

Made with oil, dried New Mexico chili peppers, onions, garlic, poblano chili peppers, diced tomatoes, tequila, raisins, fresh cilantro, tomatilllos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 taco mayonnaise salad

Taco Mayonnaise Salad

Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, ground beef, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken mole with rice

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole With Rice

Made with onions, slivered almonds, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cocoa powder, raisins, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 enchiladas de puerco verde (pork in green sauce)

Enchiladas De Puerco Verde (Pork In Green Sauce)

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican crema or sour cream, cooked pork, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, green chili enchilada sauce, corn tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 tejano pork tamale pie

Tejano Pork Tamale Pie

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce

Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Made with garlic, salt, cumin, flour, chicken broth, chopped green chilies, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, chicken, Mexican-blend cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chile con queso tacos

Chile Con Queso Tacos

Made with white corn taco shells, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, ground beef, onion, cumin, salt, Anaheim chilies, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 crab tortilla roll-ups

Crab Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, imitation crab legs, Monterey jack cheese, onion, dill weed, flour tortillas, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked turkey tacos with salsa

Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexi corn lasagna

Mexi Corn Lasagna

Made with ground beef, corn, tomato sauce, picante sauce, chili powder, cumin, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chimichanga salad

Chimichanga Salad

Made with corn, black beans, jalapeno pepper, fresh cilantro, sweet onion, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, ranch salad dressing, salsa, Longhorn cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 spam fajitas

Spam Fajitas

Made with non-stick cooking spray, green bell pepper, onion, Spam Luncheon Meat, flour tortillas, salsa, Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream or yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 cactus tacos

Cactus Tacos

Made with salsa, queso fresco, nopalitos, olive oil, white onion, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican flank steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Flank Steak

Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jesse's chicken enchiladas

Jesse's Chicken Enchiladas

Made with diced tomatoes, cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, sour cream, non-stick cooking spray, flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tacos de papa y chorizo

Tacos De Papa Y Chorizo

Made with sour cream, tomatillo sauce or taco sauce, salt, tortillas, oil, chorizo links, potatoes, jalapeno or chipotle chili

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesy beef burritos

Cheesy Beef Burritos

Made with romaine lettuce, tomato, sour cream, ground beef, chili powder, black beans, thick and chunky salsa, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
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 skirt steak taco salad

Skirt Steak Taco Salad

If you can't get skirt (also known as hanger steak) or flank steak you can substitute london broil. Cook until rare then let rest to continue cooking.

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

recipe for turkey and potato tacos

Turkey And Potato Tacos

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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