Mexican Recipes

This version of the restaurant's famous salsa contains both canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, serranos, cumin, oregano, and fresh cilantro.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Satisfy your craving for Mexican cuisine with this easy recipe for enchiladas. Featuring a delicious blend of ground beef, chicken, and fluffy rice, wrapped in flour...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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Carne asada is deliciously memorable on its own, but when stuffed into a crispy chimichanga it becomes a whole new experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

The key to Chi Chi's salsa isn't some secret recipe, it's just good tomatoes. Blending ripe tomatoes just for a second yields a uniformly chopped salsa, perfect for scooping up with...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Get your taste buds two-stepping with these Texas enchiladas. Loaded with chili gravy, ground beef, and cheese, they're a meal worthy of any Texas-sized appetite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Full Moon Cafe marinates their chicken in fajita seasoning to give it that special spice in the soup. Garnish with tortilla strips for a nice crunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with mild cheddar cheese, olive oil, chili powder, water, flour, cumin, ground oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt, grated mild cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Simple chicken fajitas with just the right amount of spice to keep them family-friendly.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

The Chi Chi's Mexican restaurant chain no longer exists in the U.S. but you can make chicken chimichangas just like they used to with this recipe.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Always a hit at parties, this salsa is made with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and a splash of balsamic vinegar and seasonings.


Time:   over 5 hours

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

A fantastic DIY canned salsa that you'll want to have stocked up all year. Grab the freshest tomatoes in summer and simmer them down with onion, cilantro, and some fiery jalapenos.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Homemade tamales with a tasty pork filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Short ribs are slow cooked with Mexican-style flavors. An easy fix-and-forget recipe.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's nothing worse than lukewarm sour cream or soggy tortilla chips to spoil a nacho platter. A proper nacho bake is all about the right layers, and this recipe does it...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Spice up your snack time with this black bean and shoepeg corn salsa. It's a zesty, fresh, and slightly rebellious take on your salsa expectations.


Time:   2-5 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

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

These fractured tacos are somewhere in the tasty middle of tacos and nachos. Spiced ground beef on tortilla chips can be dressed up with any number of your Mexican favorites to craft a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with lime juice, sweet onion, tomatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar


Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A combination of lime and orange juice adds a spike of citrus, and blending all the spices into a thick sauce adds a tremendous layer of flavor to this Mexican chicken dish.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Here's a salsa that's as easy as it is tasty. It's all blending and no chopping, so it's ideal for making a big batch for parties or game days.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, salt, butter, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chili powder, butter or oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Pico de gallo is an absolute must for Mexican night. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro is how Applebee's does it. Great on tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, you name it.


Time:   over 5 hours

Yummy and versatile dish made with ground beef, sweet corn, and salsa. Topped with cheddar and crushed tortilla chips and served casserole-style.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A big batch of homemade salsa is always a great thing to have hanging around in the fridge, especially when you throw in fresh lime juice and green onions.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

This no-cook fresh tomato salsa is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It is quick and easy to make, and can be made ahead of time.


Time:   1-2 hours

The best thing about the buffet taco salad is that everyone can customize it to their liking. Load it up with beans and cheese or a double dose of guacamole. Make it how you like it!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Good, homemade salsa makes such a difference over flavorless store-bought jars. Starting with ripe tomatoes is crucial, so if they're in season then you're on your way to a sensational...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes