Mexican Recipes

15 recipes

Mexican cuisine is built on layers of flavor: smoky chiles, fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, and bright lime. From street-style tacos to slow-cooked pozole, these recipes capture the vibrant spirit of Mexican home cooking.

Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice with Ground Beef

Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice with Ground Beef🍖 Main

A hearty one-pan Mexican-inspired rice dish made with fragrant basmati, seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, warm spices, a subtle saffron bloom, and a bright cilantro-lime finish.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 470 cal
mexicanriceground-beef
Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice

Saffron Basmati Mexican Rice🥗 Side

Fluffy tomato Mexican rice made with fragrant basmati, warm spices, a subtle saffron bloom, and a bright cilantro-lime finish.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 220 cal
mexicanriceside-dish
Savory Mexican Rice

Savory Mexican Rice🥗 Side

This zesty grain accompaniment combines aromatic seasonings with rich tomato base, creating an ideal complement to your favorite south-of-the-border entrées.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 25 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 210 cal
mexicanside dishrice
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Crispy Carnitas Quesadilla

Crispy Carnitas Quesadilla🍖 Main

Succulent shredded pork and melted cheese unite within a golden, crunchy tortilla to create this impossible-to-resist quesadilla.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 5 min cook · 👥 1 servings · 🔥 414 cal
quickmexicanpork
Loaded Carnitas Bowl

Loaded Carnitas Bowl🍖 Main

Turn yesterday's pork into tonight's triumph by adding some beloved fixings to create these winning Carnitas Bowls.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 719 cal
carnitasbowlmexican
Taco Skillet (low-carb/Keto)

Taco Skillet (low-carb/Keto)🍖 Main

This Taco Skillet is made with taco meat, bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. Top with plenty of cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 343 cal
ketolow-carbmexican
Hearty Mexican Chicken Rice Soup

Hearty Mexican Chicken Rice Soup🍖 Main

This soul-warming chicken and rice soup made in your pressure cooker brings bold flavors from the Southwest straight to your bowl! Simple to prepare yet incredibly tasty, it's definitely one you'll want to add to your regular rotation!

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 35 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 398 cal
mexicansoupinstant pot
Braised Pork Carnitas

Braised Pork Carnitas🍖 Main

This traditional Mexican specialty features tender pulled pork that's been slow-cooked until falling apart. The straightforward preparation consistently delivers moist, flavorful meat that's absolutely irresistible.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 150 min cook · 👥 12 servings · 🔥 209 cal
mexicanporktacos
Elote — Mexican Street Corn

Elote — Mexican Street Corn🥗 Side

Grilled corn slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime. Irresistible street food.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 12 min cook · 👥 6 servings
cornmexicangrilled
Homemade Refried Beans

Homemade Refried Beans🥗 Side

Creamy, flavorful refried beans from scratch. So much better than canned.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 6 servings
beansmexicanquick
Cinnamon Rice Horchata Ice Cream

Cinnamon Rice Horchata Ice Cream🍰 Dessert

Experience the enchantment of this frozen dessert that captures every delightful taste found in the beloved chilled beverage from Mexico.

⏱ 5 min prep · 🍳 60 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 252 cal
dessertice creammexican
Smoky Ground Turkey Tacos

Smoky Ground Turkey Tacos🍖 Main

These speedy tacos feature seasoned ground turkey enhanced with custom-mixed spices and garnished with toppings of your choice. Prepared and served in only 20 minutes.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 341 cal
quickweeknight dinnermexican
Sizzling Trio Fajitas

Sizzling Trio Fajitas🍖 Main

Rapidly prepared skillet dish featuring three marinated proteins—beef, poultry, and shellfish—accompanied by cooked bell peppers and onions. For optimal taste, apply spices to meats half an hour before cooking.

⏱ 30 min prep · 🍳 35 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 314 cal
mexicanfajitassteak
Crispy Taco Casserole

Crispy Taco Casserole🍖 Main

Forget about mushy textures! This layered taco bake features crisp-fried corn tortillas that hold up beautifully when piled high with seasoned ground beef, beans, salsa, and melted cheese.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 30 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 669 cal
mexicancasserolebeef
Smoky Ground Beef Tacos

Smoky Ground Beef Tacos🍖 Main

This beloved household taco dish features seasoned lean beef combined with aromatic seasonings. Fresh vegetables like peppers and onions can be included for added crunch.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 374 cal
quickeasyground beef

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