Mexican Recipes

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

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

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

Whip up some homemade pico de gallo with fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. This simple recipe is perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite...


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

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Good salsa is all about fresh, so when you see the ingredient list you know this one's a winner. If you prefer a salsa with a bit of a kick, leave some of the seeds from the jalapenos...


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with creamy avocados, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of lime, this easy-to-make avocado salsa recipe is perfect for snacking or as a topping.


Time:   1-2 hours

A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, flavorful fajita. The perfect blend of spices and beef, wrapped up in a soft tortilla, is an undeniably delicious Tex-Mex...

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

Shepherd's pie served in taco shells!. Ground beef is simmered with vegetables, Guinness, and Jameson whiskey, then piled into taco shells, and topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Canning is all but a lost art these days. It's still a great strategy, though. Take advantage of ripe, in-season tomatoes and make some flavorful salsa you can enjoy all...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These easy chicken fajitas are full of flavor thanks to a simple cilantro-lime marinade. The chicken is grilled until nice and juicy, then served with...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh, homemade salsa with a kick is good for so much more than just tortilla chip dipping. Add to breakfast tacos, spread on quesadillas, or use as a burger topping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Tired of the usual chicken or beef enchiladas? Change things up with some tender, slow-cooked shredded pork in this easy recipe for enchiladas.

Method:   crock pot, oven
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

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

Crispy chicken tenders are wrapped up neat in soft flour tortillas with a spicy corn salsa, monterey jack cheese, and shredded cabbage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Slow-cooked pork is the key to this simple yet delicious recipe for Tex-Mex style chimichangas. Pork, salsa, and cheese-filled flour tortillas are deep-fried and served...

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

Flour tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, peppers, and onions are a consistent crowd pleaser, especially with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't skip out on the splash of red wine vinegar. It helps give this salsa a punch that brightens up tacos, burrito bowls, and anything else you throw this salsa on top of.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Carnitas means "little meats" which relates to the chunks of pork. This version has a spicy kick with the addition of canned chipotle chiles.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Think of this recipe as stir-fried fajitas! Your typical beef fajitas are served Asian-style instead of on tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple 3-ingredient recipe comes in handy for taco night, especially since you can make this ahead of time and freeze it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Picture this: tender, juicy pork enveloped in golden, sizzling lard. These boiled carnitas turn flavorful ingredients into hearty bites everyone can appreciate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A few thoughtful touches take a good taco to a great taco. We're talking cilantro leaves on top, a couple jalapenos, and a squeeze of lime. It's not hard to up your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The rice inside the tacos is a fun change from your typical tacos and the recipe is very flexible so you can change things up however you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
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

Spice up your taco Tuesday with this slow cooked chipotle chicken recipe.

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

Shredded chicken is mixed with a spicy chipotle sauce and piled in taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave
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

Classic chicken enchiladas made with cooked chicken, green chiles, onion, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese. They are baked, then served topped with a fried egg.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

You'll want to live everyday like it's Taco Tuesday when you make this Thai inspired recipe. Grilled mahi mahi is first marinated in lime juice, coconut milk and red...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
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

This savory Mexican dish is a favorite any time of the year. Saute your beef with onions and pepper and simmer in a tomato sauce spiced with coriander, cumin, and chili powder.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This unique twist on classic fajitas uses frozen fish sticks layered in soft flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground turkey or beef, chili powder, white onion, fresh cilantro, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sunflower oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, yellow bell pepper, red onion, dried oregano, chilies, vegetable oil, lime, salt and ground black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A tasty fresh salsa made with tomatoes, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro and served with festive blue corn tortilla chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Learn how to make Agua Fresca de Fruta, a traditional Mexican fruit cooler using just 4 simple ingredients - cold water, ice, soft fruit, and sugar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, black walnuts or pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Mangoes and habanero peppers combine to provide a sweet heat to this salsa. Try this tropical salsa on fish tacos or simply eat with chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Create mouthwatering tamales with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring a flavorful cornmeal batter and savory chicken filling, these homemade tamales are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Rice and veggie tacos are an absolutely stand-out option for quick and easy meals. Well-spiced rice with tomatoes and any number of add-ins will always make a tasty taco.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes