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Stuffed Mexican Peppers

Mexican-inspired ground beef and rice stuffing fills red or green bell peppers for a family-pleasing meal.

By Jasgirl

Low-Carb Jicama Tostadas

Crunchy grain-free tostadas made of jicama. Top them with chicken tinga, ceviche, shrimp, or veggies. Low in calories and keto friendly.

By gema

Best Fish Tacos

Get ready for the best fish tacos of your life, made with tequila-marinated, pan-fried tilapia and topped with chipotle crema, limes, and tomato.

By Mandycu2172

Videos to Watch

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

Pork Carnitas

Real Chiles Rellenos

Double Decker Tacos

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Pico de Gallo Chicken Quesadillas

Enchilada Suizas

Chili-Lime Shrimp Fajitas

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Crispy Pork Carnitas

Enjoy Chef John's recipe for crispy pork carnitas in a taco for one of the world's best meals.

By Chef John

Popular in Ashburn

Jeannie's Vegetarian Enchiladas

These enchiladas stuffed with black beans, white rice, cheese, and vegetables are a filling and flavorful meal sure to satisfy vegetarians.

By Jeannie Jyurovat

Mexican Corn Bread Casserole

This easy weeknight casserole with spiced ground beef, corn, red pepper, and salsa under a delicious cornbread topping can be on the table in an hour.

By OBSIDIAN1

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

Cochinita Pibil is a Mexican pulled pork version, where pork shoulder is cooked in a spicy sauce made with annatto paste and orange juice.

By Chef Gaby Cervello

Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos

Slightly spicy Anaheim chiles are stuffed with Mexican cheese, rolled in flour and beaten egg, and pan-fried until golden brown in this authentic recipe handed down for generations.

By Kentucky Guera

Pollo Adobado

Pollo adobado, a traditional Mexican adobo-marinated baked chicken dish, is bursting with flavor from a guajillo pepper and tomato sauce.

By Francisco Noriega

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Salsa Chicken

Chicken seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with salsa, then baked.

By Faye

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Chicken Enchiladas II

No tomatoes in this recipe for chicken enchiladas, just a satisfying cheese and chicken filling with a creamy sauce over all. Kids love these and it's a great way to use leftover chicken.

By teppij

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Burrito Pie

Ground beef, refried beans and tomatoes are combined with chiles and taco sauce, then layered in a casserole with tortillas and cheese, and baked.

By KATHIMC

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Chicken Enchiladas I

Chicken and a creamy tomato sauce are rolled up in tortillas for this chicken enchiladas recipe-very quick to assemble!

By Debbie Donham

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Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

The secret to these enchiladas is in the seasonings! Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end. Serve them with sour cream and a side of Spanish rice.

By MomSavedbyGrace

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Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

These unusual burritos are made with sweet potatoes, spices and kidney beans. They freeze well and can be deep-fried instead of baked.

By Karena

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Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

A lime chicken filling with vinegar, sugar, green onion, oregano and light seasoning makes these soft tacos citrusy-good!

By Marissa Wright

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Fish Tacos

Beer battered cod are the star of these fresh and tasty fish tacos, served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce.

By BREESE823

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Delicious Black Bean Burritos

Onions, bell peppers and jalapenos are heated in a skillet. Black beans come next and then cubes of cream cheese and a bit of cilantro. Scoop this wonderful concoction into a warm tortillas and try and eat just one.

By jessie

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Easy Mexican Casserole

This Mexican casserole recipe made with layers of tortilla chips, beef, and salsa makes a quick and easy dish that will please the whole family.

By ANDREALF63

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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

These black bean and corn quesadillas are really cheesy, a little bit spicy, and a little bit sweet. My vegetarian husband goes crazy over these every time! Feel free to play around and add chicken or veggies, if you desire. Don't forget the salsa and sour cream!

By EFasse

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Pork simmered in broth and seasonings makes a great filling for tamales and tacos in this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe.

By Erin Parker

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Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

Chicken breasts, slow-cooked in Mexican-inspired cilantro-lime salsa, makes tasty taco filling.

By ltlmsmfft

Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cottage cheese lends a lighter texture to chicken and cheese enchiladas, bathed in classic red enchilada sauce.

By annabell

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Salsa Chicken Rice Casserole

Layers of rice, chicken, cheese, and a creamy salsa sauce are baked in an easy, flavorful casserole.

By Gweneth

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Marinated Flank Steak

Flank steak is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in this tasty grilled dish.

By GUYCON

Chicken Enchiladas V

A spicy chicken and chile pepper mixture is blended with a creamy soup mixture, rolled up in flour tortillas, and baked with Cheddar cheese on top. This is an easy chicken enchiladas recipe that you will love.

By Jeri Reed

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Fabulous Wet Burritos

Flour tortillas are filled with a mixture of ground beef, refried beans, and chiles then topped with a generous amount of sauce and cheese.

By Cindy Newell

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Pollo Fajitas

Fajitas at home! Chicken briefly steeps in a zesty marinade before a saute with onions and peppers in this faithful rendition of a Mexican favorite. Serve with warm flour tortillas, salsa and sour cream to complete the picture.

By Teresa C. Rouzer

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Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

A hot and spicy chuck roast that can be made into burritos, tacos, or any number of other Mexican-style dishes.

By CHARLEY357

Mexican Main Dish Recipes

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Inspiration and Ideas

Barbacoa-Style Shredded Beef

Chef John's Chicken Tinga

Chicken Chimi in the Oven

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Most Made Today

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Carnitas - Pressure Cooker

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Tater Tot Taco Casserole

Pork Carnitas

Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Enchiladas Verdes

Tasty Lentil Tacos

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Recipe of the Day

By Jasgirl

By gema

By Mandycu2172

Videos to Watch

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

Pork Carnitas

Real Chiles Rellenos

Double Decker Tacos

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Pico de Gallo Chicken Quesadillas

Enchilada Suizas

Chili-Lime Shrimp Fajitas

By Chef John

Popular in Ashburn

Marinated Flank Steak

Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Pork Carnitas

Margarita Grilled Shrimp

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos

Carnitas - Pressure Cooker

Real Homemade Tamales

By Jeannie Jyurovat

By OBSIDIAN1

By Chef Gaby Cervello

By Kentucky Guera

By Francisco Noriega

By Faye

By teppij

By KATHIMC

By Debbie Donham

By MomSavedbyGrace

By Karena

By Marissa Wright

By BREESE823

By jessie

By ANDREALF63

By EFasse

By Erin Parker

By ltlmsmfft

By annabell

By Gweneth

By GUYCON

By Jeri Reed

By Cindy Newell

By Teresa C. Rouzer

By CHARLEY357