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Mexican Recipes

Mexican Recipes

Head south of the border with these tasty recipes for fajitas, enchiladas, tamales, tacos and more. Over 1,000 Mexican recipes.



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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 fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 chicken and bacon fajitas

Chicken And Bacon Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

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 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 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 mexican garlic soup

Mexican Garlic Soup

Made with parsley, Asadero cheese, garlic, flour, butter, beef or chicken stock, salt and pepper, eggs

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 orejas (palm leaves)

Orejas (Palm Leaves)

Made with butter, flour, salt, egg, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for burrito supreme casserole

Burrito Supreme Casserole

Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours


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

recipe for baked bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican chicken & bean casserole

Mexican Chicken & Bean Casserole

Made with cooked rice, salt and pepper, Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, pinto beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, onion, picante sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef fajita wraps

Beef Fajita Wraps

Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken & goat cheese enchiladas with black bean sauce

Chicken & Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken stock, oregano, cumin, dry sherry, garlic powder, lime, oil, orange zest, purple onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 tejas smoked shrimp enchilada with red pepper cream barbeque sauce

Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbeque Sauce

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for basic refried beans from scratch

Basic Refried Beans From Scratch

Made with bacon drippings or lard, yellow onions, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, queso blanco cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican cobb salad

Mexican Cobb Salad

Made with green chiles, fresh cilantro, lime juice, black pepper, salt, romaine lettuce, kidney beans, Monterey jack cheese, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled fish tacos with cilantro slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, sour cream, salsa, corn tortilla, lime juice, oil, sugar, cumin seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mixiotes

Mixiotes

Made with mixiotes, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, orange juice, garlic, dried marjoram, ancho chiles, guajillo chiles, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 30 minute chicken taco bake

30 Minute Chicken Taco Bake

Made with Cheddar cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, taco dinner, oil, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken spinach enchilada casserole

Chicken Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Made with spinach, onion, butter, sour cream, green chile, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, cumin, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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