Mexican Cuisine Recipes


Elote is a Mexican pastryViews: 3,787
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Mexican elotes (Spanish for "corn on the cob") are baked in the shape of a corn cob, a traditional Mexican cereal. They resemble buns in shape, but their texture is more like soft...

premium flour, yeast dough, eggs, orange zest, cinnamon, star anise...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 15 buns
Mexican Roll by Nino EnvueltoViews: 1,865

In Mexico, sponge rolls with a sweet center are called Niño Envuelto (Spanish for "wrapped baby"). The sponge cake is first spread with fruit jams, then rolled into a roll and...

Cake mix, eggs, milk, strawberry jam, coconut flakes...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Coyotas Cookies from SonoraViews: 1 169

The Mexican state of Sonora is considered the birthplace of the delicious pastry called coyotes—a hybrid of a cookie and a pastry. Traditional coyotes, baked in Sonora, consist of two layers of cookies, with a...

premium flour, brown sugar, lard...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
Hot Mexican Molletes sandwichesViews: 6,719

In Mexico, Molletes—open, hot sandwiches that are delicious and filling—are often served for breakfast. Sliced ​​Mollete bread, which gives the sandwich its name, is placed on a baking sheet and...

toast, baked beans, cheese...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Cocktails, With tequila, .
Mexicana CocktailViews: 6,489

The Mexican tradition of drinking hot chocolate with cayenne pepper dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who brewed cocoa powder and added the fiery spice to the drink. This cocktail recipe...

cocoa, cinnamon, chili powder, ground cayenne pepper, almond milk, agave nectar, tequila, paprika...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
Author: - famous chef
Enchiladas stuffed with goat cheeseViews: 4,622

Traditional Mexican enchiladas can be deliciously made not only with a meat filling, but also with soft goat cheese. Combine goat cheese with garlic, herbs, lime juice, and Mexican hard cheese...

Tortilla, tomato sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, sour cream, green onion, ancho pepper, red onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, white wine, plum tomatoes, broth, honey, goat cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 4-6
Author: - TV presenter
Large Tex-Mex Burrito in an OmeletteViews: 17 101
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Make a Tex-Mex-inspired breakfast burrito filled with assorted canned beans, fried ground raw chorizo, cheese, and vegetables wrapped in a...

Tomatillos, Vidalia onions, jalapeños, cilantro, chorizo ​​sausage, kupaty (frying sausages), cumin, ground cayenne pepper, paprika, white beans, black beans, pinto beans, bell peppers, eggs, milk, butter, pepper jack cheese...
Time: 1 hour 17 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Tex-Mex-Style Beef Stew in a Slow CookerViews: 8,430

If you braise beef in a multicooker using the pressure cooker setting, it won't take you more than an hour, especially since this method requires tougher meat from the shoulder and neck portion of the beef.

Chili seasoning, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, beef, onion, chili pepper, garlic, tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, rice, cheddar cheese, green onions, corn chips...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6
Categories: Bakery, Cookie, .
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Corn muffins with a liquid filling called Chile con quesoViews: 5,640

These cupcakes are similar to the famous chocolate cupcakes with a liquid center, but they're not sweet. The cupcakes themselves are baked in ramekins with cornmeal and a popular filling...

Processed cheese, cottage cheese, butter, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, premium flour, corn flour, sugar, milk, eggs...
Time: 1 hour 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Giant Sandwich Dilla "Four Flavors"Views: 7,632

This enormous quesadilla, flavored with four of America's most popular sandwiches, is the perfect treat for a large group. As the name suggests, this appetizer combines two dishes: Mexican...

Onions, ground beef, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pork, butter, tortilla, cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, ham, pickled cucumber, dried beef, sauerkraut, sesame seeds, caraway seeds...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Keto chili in a slow cookerViews: 10 186

This Tex-Mex recipe for chili con carne, or chili with meat, is low-carb and, unlike most similar recipes, contains no beans. All the flavor...

Beef, pork, tomato puree, chili pepper, cumin, oregano, chorizo ​​sausage, paprika...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Slow Cooker Taco FillingViews: 7,862

Tacos are a hearty Mexican snack. These bite-sized chips, made from a tortilla filled with meat, vegetables, and sauces, make for a quick snack that won't leave you completely hungry.

Ground beef, chili seasoning, cumin, pita chips...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Sauces, Dips, .
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Refried Beans with Bacon in a Slow CookerViews: 2,988

Refried beans are a traditional Mexican bean dish. They're made by soaking the beans overnight, then boiling them for several hours, mashing them, and roasting them. But with a slow cooker, everything's easier...

pinto beans, bacon, baked beans...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Carnitas in a slow cookerViews: 4 122

Carnitas is a Mexican dish whose name can be translated from Spanish as "small pieces of meat." Traditionally, carnitas is made from pork shoulder, which is braised for several hours,...

Pork, smoked pork brisket, light beer, broth, chili seasoning, cumin, coriander, tortilla, pico de gallo sauce, lime, guacamole sauce, onion, cilantro, cabbage...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Slow Cooker Chili Con CarneViews: 4,449

A simple and healthy version of Tex-Mex Chili with meat for the slow cooker. It contains only the most basic ingredients: beef, chili peppers, canned beans,...

Tomato paste, coffee, beef, chili seasoning, pinto beans, tortilla, rice, cheddar cheese, green onions, avocado...
Time: 8 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 414
Author: - famous chef
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork TacosViews: 8 171

The filling of these braised pork tacos offers a vibrant, multi-toned flavor. Citrus, pineapple, and achiote paste make the dish vibrant and exotic, just like Mexico itself, where it originates...

Sweet onion, garlic, achiote paste, oranges, pineapple juice, pork, bay leaf, tortilla, habanero pepper, lime, oregano, red onion, red cabbage, sour cream...
Time: 6 hours 50 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 10
50 Taco Recipes

50 Taco Recipes

Liven up your party menu with these fun and easy tacos.

Categories: Cocktails, With tequila, .
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Mezcal cocktailViews: 5,365

Mezcal is popular in American bars these days, but Mexicans have been drinking it for centuries. For this cocktail, bartenders use young mezcal, aged no more than two months, and the rims of the glasses are coated with...

Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Pineapple...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - famous chef
White Turkey ChiliViews: 2,809
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The Tex-Mex dish chili con carne (Spanish: chili con carne – chili with meat) is cooked with chili peppers, meat, and beans with spices for a long time, so that all the ingredients...

Ground turkey, white beans, chili pepper, chives, dill, parsley, coriander, cumin, bacon...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - famous chef
Autumn Turkey Chili SauceViews: 3,818
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A quick and easy recipe for chili con carne, or simply chili, a Tex-Mex dish. The sauce is made in just half an hour, as it's made with ground turkey. All the spices are in...

Ground turkey, chili seasoning, grill seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, sweet pepper, cumin, dark beer, corn...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10 Caloric content: 367
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
A Win-Win Chili Beef Goulash for Football FansViews: 2,850
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A surefire version of the Mexican dish chili con carne (Spanish for chili with meat), which will be delicious even if you're making it for the first time. As the name suggests, the main...

Beef, kidney beans, bell pepper, ground cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaf, tomatoes, coffee, basil...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - famous chef
Pressure Cooker Chili Without BeansViews: 1,952

It's no secret that dishes cooked in a pressure cooker retain more flavor and aroma. Chili with meat is one such dish, rich in the vibrant flavors of its ingredients. To...

Pork, light beer, salsa, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chili seasoning, tomato paste, cumin...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - famous chef
Green chili with porkViews: 2 158

Chili is not only a typical ingredient in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines, but also a rich, hearty dish made with this fiery pepper. Chili is typically cooked with meat, adding...

tomatillo, jalapeño pepper, pork, cilantro...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - chef
Chili Beef Fajitas SoupViews: 6,059

A thick Tex-Mex soup that combines two popular dishes: chili con carne, or simply chili, and fajita. Like chili con carne (Spanish for chili with meat), the soup consists of...

beef, cannellini beans, chili seasoning, cumin, oregano...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
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Quesadilla in a waffle iron with meat toppingViews: 11,836

A Mexican quesadilla is a crispy, fried tortilla filled with a generous amount of gooey cheese. In addition to the main ingredient—cheese—for a more vibrant flavor, add...

Tortilla, chorizo ​​sausage, cheddar cheese, guacamole sauce, red onion, lime juice, sour cream...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 - 4
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
Author:
Slow Cooker Mole Turkey TacosViews: 3,632

Tacos are a Mexican appetizer made with small corn tortillas filled with meat, sauce, and herbs. For the taco filling, cook turkey breast in a slow cooker, simmering it with tomatoes,...

Tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, cilantro, green onions, peanut butter, soy sauce, ancho peppers, cocoa, five-spice seasoning, turkey, tortilla...
Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 362
Author: - culinary writer
Spicy Fajita SoupViews: 5 808

A wonderful Mexican-style vegetable soup, warming with its rich and spicy flavor. This soup features vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, tomatoes canned in their own juice, and...

Onions, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, garlic, chili seasoning, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, broth, tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions...
Time: 5 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Slow-cooker fried chicken breasts with Mexajita beansViews: 7,626

Chicken cooked in the Mexican fajita style. Its distinctive fajita flavor comes from a special seasoning blend of spices including onion and garlic powder, ginger, paprika, chili pepper,...

Chicken breasts, pinto beans, tomatoes, fajita seasoning...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
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Enchiladas with chicken and tomatillo sauceViews: 1,873

Enchiladas are a popular Mexican dish consisting of filled tortilla tubes baked in a spicy sauce. For your enchilada filling, use pre-cooked grilled chicken. Besides...

Grilled chicken, tortilla, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, queso fresco cheese, feta cheese, chili pepper, tomatillo, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 626
Categories: Fast food, Tortillas, .
Author: - famous chef
Braised Beef Rib TacosViews: 2,905

Make Mexican tacos by wrapping beef in a sweet and spicy ancho chili sauce in corn tortillas. For the beef, choose short ribs, which are known for their high...

Beef, tortilla, ancho pepper, black pepper, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cilantro...
Time: 7 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Texas Chili in a Slow CookerViews: 3,909

Chili con carne (Spanish for chili with meat) is a traditional Tex-Mex dish whose main ingredients are meat, usually beef, and chili peppers. Chili con carne is incredibly...

beef, chili pepper, tomatoes, cumin...
Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 482
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Chayote and Avocado SaladViews: 11,234

Mexican chayote was cultivated in Central America by ancient Native American tribes. There, it is still popular and widely used in cooking, much like zucchini in Russia. But recently, everything...

Mexican cucumber, radish, avocado...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Excellent boiled black beansViews: 50,748

Black beans, like any other, are considered a valuable nutritious food, rich in micronutrients and proteins. If you're following a healthy diet, you should periodically include them in your...

black beans, cumin, oregano...
Time: 4 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 322
Categories: Appetizers, Cheese, Sauces, Dips, .
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Chili con queso – Mexican cheese sauceViews: 10,663

The Mexican dish chile con queso (Spanish: chile con queso – chili with cheese), or simply queso, is a dip made from a mixture of melted cheeses and hot chili peppers, which is traditionally served with corn chips...

Pepper jack cheese, chili pepper, shallots, tomatoes, milk...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
White chiliViews: 2,027

Prepare the popular Mexican dish chili con carne (Spanish for chili with meat), or simply chili, a thick, rich soup made with white beans and white chicken. The main...

Chicken breasts, jalapeño pepper, ancho pepper, coriander, cumin, white beans, avocado, bacon, sour cream...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Turkey ChiliViews: 2 202

The recipe requires no modifications: the result is always a delicious, warming dish that creates a cozy atmosphere. Healthy eaters will also appreciate the absence of red meat, instead...

Ground turkey, pureed tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, chili pepper, chili seasoning, pepper jack cheese, green onions, sour cream...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Tomatillo Chili (no beans)Views: 3 188

The hallmark of Mexican cuisine is hot chili peppers. There are a huge number of them, each with its own flavor and aroma. However, the dish with the same name, "chili" or "chili con carne," which...

tomatillos, tomatoes, chili peppers, chili seasoning, cumin, pork, polenta...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Chili and Homemade CornbreadViews: 2 126
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Chili con carne, or simply chili, is often served with corn tortillas, but an even better pairing is with bread topped with bacon and shallots. The meat is incredibly tender, and...

Pinto beans, kidney beans, ground beef, ground pork, tomatoes, tomato paste, bell pepper, chili seasoning, ground cayenne pepper, cumin, cornbread, bacon...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Author: - chef
White Chili with Roasted GarlicViews: 1,580
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White chili is a variation of the popular dish chili con carne. This recipe uses white beans and chicken instead of tomato sauce and beef. Therefore, the dish is white instead of red.

White navy beans, chicken, spinach, chili pepper, ground cayenne pepper, shallots, garlic, cream, white wine, paprika...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
Author:
Spicy Jicama Salad with Citrus Dressing and PomegranateViews: 2,365

Looking at such a beautiful salad, it's hard to imagine it could be as delicious as it is attractive. However, you just have to make it and try it to see for yourself. This salad is different...

Jicama, chili powder, green onions, cilantro, pomegranate, lime juice, oranges...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 255
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Cuernitos BagelsViews: 2 302

Mexican cuernitos (Spanish for short horns) are often compared to French croissants, but the similarities are limited to their shape. Unlike croissants, cuernitos are not baked from...

premium flour, yeast dough, cinnamon...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 bagels
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Campechanas – Mexican puff pastryViews: 4,377

Mexican campechanas are very similar to our puff pastry "tongues," with the only difference being that after baking they are placed under the oven's heating element for a while to allow the sugar to melt...

puff pastry, sugar...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 36 layers
Categories: Appetizers, Snacks, .
Coyotes cookies with fried butterViews: 1,799

Coyotes are traditional Mexican cookies made with butter or lard, flour, eggs, and brown sugar. They are typically baked in flat circles 10–15 cm in diameter. The word "coyote" itself...

All-purpose flour, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, eggs, brown butter, cinnamon...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Quantity: 18 cookies
Categories: Fast food, Appetizers, Snacks, .
Chicharron – crispy pork rindViews: 59,798

Chicharrón is one of the most beloved snacks in Spain and Latin America, consisting of fried pork rind. The preparation of chicharrón varies from country to country: in some places, it's fried with lard,...

pork, peanut butter, ancho pepper, cumin...
Time: 10 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Chicharron Prensado Pork Tortilla FillingViews: 1,813

Chicharrón prensado is a prepared, pressed pork meat widely sold in Mexico as a pre-cooked product. It can be used to prepare various sauce-based dishes or as a filling for tacos,...

pork...
Time: 10 min. plus holding time Complexity: easily Servings: 16 Caloric content: 130
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Chicken and Watermelon TacosViews: 10,348

Taco is a traditional Mexican dish made from a corn or wheat tortilla, filled with a variety of fillings, including meat, vegetables, seafood, and Mexican meat.

vegetable physalis, jalapeno pepper, red onion, grilled chicken, lime, Watermelon, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla, Avocado...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 530
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Posole, a thick corn stewViews: 8 196

The traditional Mexican soup posole is made with hominy, a specially leached corn widely used in Mexican cuisine. The word posole itself means "hominy" in...

Corn, butternut squash, pico de gallo sauce, chili pepper, cumin, oregano, avocado...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 415
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Mexican Turkey GoulashViews: 8 402

Make a stew with pumpkin, potatoes, zucchini, and turkey, adding a Mexican twist with salsa verde—a green Mexican sauce made with tomatillos and green chili peppers. To add flavor...

Turkey, butternut squash, potatoes, zucchini, salsa, cumin, thyme...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 491

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