Tex-Mex Recipes

These ground beef tacos are served not in traditional tortillas, but in fresh tomatoes. Just the thing when you're craving tacos but you're on a diet! Serve as a refreshing summer appetizer or...

This Mexican cocktail is made with beer and savory sauces and is typically served the morning after a night of partying as a great hangover cure. There's no established recipe...

This pie is a simplified version of a tamale. You don't have to fill each piece of corn dough with filling and wrap it in a corn husk. Instead, simply prepare the filling—...

If you're looking for a new flavor for chicken shashlik, this recipe won't disappoint. Chicken breast pieces are marinated in soy sauce with honey, brown sugar, and several types of pepper, including hot cayenne pepper.

This appetizer will be a hit at your house party. Corn chips are topped with a thick and flavorful meat stew, a layer of melting cheese, fresh, zesty arugula, and a tangy homemade pickle.

This recipe uses inexpensive and firmer skirt steak, but when cooked properly, it'll literally melt in your mouth. Rub it with a sweet and spicy spice blend with...

This mac 'n' cheese version is made right in a cast-iron skillet in the oven or on the grill. No extra pans required! All you need is store-bought cooked pasta. Combine it with seared beef...

There's one bread that doesn't require kneading and is made without yeast. It's American spoonbread. It's a soft, airy cornbread with fillings that's actually eaten...

This shrimp, corn, and black bean salad would be a simple side dish if not for the grill. It's the grilled shrimp and blackened corn that infuse it with a rich, rich flavor.

This lasagna with pork, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, and a ton of melting cheese will captivate everyone with its rich flavor. A tomato salsa with poblano and jalapeño peppers adds a Latin American twist.

Migas is a Tex-Mex dish made with crispy tortilla pieces and scrambled eggs. It's typically made with leftover tortillas and served for breakfast. In her recipe, Sunny Anderson...

Make these Tex-Mex chili con carne stuffed peppers with beef simmered with beans in a tomato-chili sauce. For a more filling meal, add couscous or steamed rice, and for...

This version of chili con carne, a traditional Tex-Mex dish, is prepared with both meat and beans. Although chefs and cooks from different regions have long debated whether true chili should include...

If you're looking for a unique way to serve tequila at your party, consider jalapeño popper shots. Jalapeños are transformed into edible shot glasses for tequila and lime juice. It'll be...

Many people think Caesar salad is an Italian dish, but it was actually invented at Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. This recipe features corn prepared Caesar-style.

This Tex-Mex-style dish is another vegetarian "golden mean" that will please both vegetarians and meat lovers. Three types of canned beans—black, red...

A delicious vegetarian take on the classic chili con carne. The abundance of vegetables, beans, and spices makes it warming and filling, and to ensure even meat lovers don't find this chili boring, try...

This hearty burrito is filled with juicy slices of beef steak, caramelized onions, a fried egg, and cheese. Perfect for brunch or a hearty snack. Pan-fry the finished burrito...

Make delicious tacos filled with grilled steak marinated in a citrusy blend of lime juice, brown sugar, cumin, and garlic. Top the tacos with homemade tomatillo salsa.

This hearty, juicy Mexican sandwich features breaded, fried steak served on a long bun with avocado slices, iceberg lettuce, pickled ribs...

These paper cone appetizers are perfect for house parties, poolside get-togethers, grillouts, and any other casual get-together. Homemade fries are served in cones with...

Marinate a flank steak in a spicy sauce with a little brown sugar, grill it until it's crispy and beautifully browned, and serve it in tacos with an arugula salad...

If you're planning a casual dinner with friends, fajitas are the perfect treat. They're delicious, a little exotic, and have a build-your-own format that many people love: you lay out...

Fajitas are thin, fried strips of juicy beef wrapped in a tortilla with fried bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Perhaps the most popular and easiest Mexican dish to prepare...

The name of this dish translates from Spanish as "beer," meaning a juicy beef steak in a Mexican beer marinade is on the menu. Marinate the meat in a flavorful blend of beer, pepper...

Make an easy spring guacamole by mixing avocado with green peas, fresh cilantro, green onions, and jalapeño. Serve as an appetizer with sliced ​​cucumbers for dipping. This appetizer is perfect...

With a little planning and home prep, your camping breakfast will taste like it came straight from the delivery! These hearty burritos are filled and cooked in individual foil packets right over the campfire. Add everything...

Black beans cooked with green chili peppers and ground chipotle peppers create a mildly spicy and warming dish with a pleasant smoky flavor. To avoid long cooking times, use canned beans. With...

Black beans get a pleasant tropical flavor with the addition of coconut water, coconut oil, and lime juice. Top the cooked beans with green onions for a delicious side dish to accompany stir-fried...

Sweet canned peaches and spicy jalapeños pair beautifully in Sunny Anderson's cornbread. As soon as Sunny takes the bread out of the oven, she...

The stunning combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and a hint of chili pepper has made Mexican chocolate popular around the world. Try this flavor in rich chocolate...

Red pepper flakes and green bell pepper pieces add a tangy flavor to these rich, cheesy muffins, which are essentially cornbread in a more convenient serving form...

These tacos are made with juicy roast beef, slowly simmered with spices and chili peppers in a tomato sauce. For the perfect taste, serve with guacamole, fresh cilantro, cheese, and homemade salsa.

It's great to have some meat left over after a big holiday feast, ready to cook up a new dish. The meat should also contain some fatty pieces so it browns nicely on the...

Don't let the name scare you: you don't need to fire up the grill for this appetizer. Juicy, flavorful pork in barbecue sauce is cooked in the oven! Serve the prepared shredded meat with...

In Mexico, pico de gallo refers to various types of salsa made with fresh, finely diced fruits and/or vegetables. The most common version is made with red tomatoes, white onions, and...

Flautas (or taquitos) are Mexican tortilla tubes filled with meat, fried until crispy, and served with a variety of toppings. Make mini flautas filled with...

This unique recipe uses silicone ice cube trays shaped like ice cube sticks, allowing you to quickly prepare breakfast taco ingredients in the air fryer. The same tray will bake...

These deliciously crispy, sweet-and-spicy patties are filled with juicy crab meat. Don't over-mix the mince and let it sit for a while to help the patties hold their shape while frying.

This thick dip, made with cream cheese and a blend of Mexican cheeses, is infused with green New Mexico chiles (or Hatch) and served hot straight from the cast iron skillet. The cream cheese...

This delicious Tex-Mex appetizer features eight vibrant layers (both in color and flavor). Serve in a clear glass bowl so all the layers are clearly visible.

These thick, spicy black beans, cooked Tex-Mex style, are a crowd-pleaser. And if you're looking for an easy recipe to feed a crowd, look no further: Ri...

This savory Tex-Mex-style soup is a great addition to your first course recipe collection for when you need to make something special. Thanks to canned beans and...

Quesadillas are a surefire option for a delicious, filling weeknight dinner. They're quick and easy to make, and they're often a delicious excuse to clean out any leftovers in the fridge. This recipe...

Charcoal-grilled sweet corn with a smoky flavor, sweet cherry tomatoes, tender avocado, and a hint of hot pepper—the perfect summer salad pairing with grilled meat. The corn is grilled in...

A thick, warming venison chili con carne, packed with a whole host of spices, served with a topping of soft, jalapeño-spiced cornbread. This chili's unique, rich flavor comes from...

This thick, aromatic chili con carne (or simply chili) is made with venison and seasoned with traditional Tex-Mex spices. The aromas of smoky chipotle peppers, cocoa, and dark beer...