Looking for flavor? These Tex-Mex culinary creations, brimming with bold and tangy Southwestern flavors, offer both ease and satisfaction in every bite. Whether you’re a fan of ultra-spicy delights or prefer the subtler tones of mild tacos, this collection of Tex-Mex classics has something to cater to every taste preference!
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Filled with big flavors, lots of sweet grilled corn, tangy cheese and plenty of spice, this easy corn salad is always a winner! A great side dish, it’s also perfect as a main dish.
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Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
Loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and miles of cheese, this easy-peasy cornbread casserole is an easy fix in your slow cooker.
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Tex-Mex Caesar Salad
Do your salad differently! Infused with the flavors of the Southwest, this tasty twist on a classic includes lime, chipotle, and cotija cheese!
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Guacamole Snack Board
Love guacamole? Put this platter out for friends and family, and watch them go bonkers for it! It’s loaded with everything you need to make personalized guacamole.
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Smoked Brisket Chili
There’s no better way to revitalize leftover brisket than in this amazing chili! A kiss of smoke puts this meaty wonder over the top, and it’s such an easy fix!
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Fried Tomatillos
Citrusy and tangy tomatillos get VIP treatment when they’re breaded and fried. Similar to fried green tomatoes, this tasty treat is delish and deliciously different!
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Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Infuse your Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites with flavor! This silky smooth sauce is loaded with roasted tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, and more, and boy, is it ever good!
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Cream of Jalapeno Soup
Love jalapenos? This smooth and creamy soup is loaded with a big jalapeno flavor, and it’s so gosh darn pretty, too!
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Pico de Gallo
Classic pico de gallo is a must whenever you’re chowing down on south of the boarder eats, and be sure to check out my handy hack to make short work of all the chopping!
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Tomatillo Pico de Gallo
Citrusy, tangy, spicy, and oh-so-fabulous, this easy salsa is a tasty twist on the original! Ready in a jiffy, it goes with chips, on tacos, or wherever you’d enjoy traditional pico.
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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
Infused with a kiss of smoke, smoked chicken transforms this classic soup into a delish dish that’s full of deep, complex flavors. It’s easy to make – grab a spoon and dig in!
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Birria Pizza
This fusion favorite features birria, a slow-cooked Mexican stew and with a spicy sauce, this meaty wonder is brimming with flavor!
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Baja Fish Tacos
Oven-baked cod is the star of the show in these fun tacos that pair Southwestern flavors with California freshness.
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Chile de Arbol Salsa
With a Texas-sized kick of flavor, this spicy salsa is best enjoyed in moderation. Super spicy and filled with great flavor, it’s perfect on tacos, burritos, and all your Tex-Mex favorites.
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Birria Tacos
Filled with tender birria stew and with a consomme for dipping, these tasty tacos are all about flavor!
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Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Crispy tostadas are topped with flavor-infused shredded chicken in these meaty marvels which can be topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and more.
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Easy Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe
Those hard shell easy, crunchy Taco Cups are filled with Mexican flavors and taco ground beef is a perfect low-carb appetizer for your next party or get-together. Entirely gluten-free, low-carb, grain-free and perfect for diabetics, those low-carb taco cups are an ideal replacement for your taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or Tex-Mex ground beef tacos for that matter.
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Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican Ground Beef
Perfectly homemade and super easy Taco Salad Bowl with Mexican ground beef made out of wholesome ingredients will be your go-to dinner for every single Taco Tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and perfect for diabetics, our edible salad bowl is just a little extra touch to the already healthy taco salad you have been craving for.
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Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole recipe with Mexican ground beef is exactly what you need right now to make an effortless, comforting and heartwarming low-carb casserole dinner for your Taco Tuesday. Entirely gluten-free, grain-free and low-carb, this diabetic-friendly ground beef casserole enriched with Mexican flavors is a perfect meal for your next Super Bowl party.
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Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
This dish brings together tender potatoes smothered in a spicy, cheesy sauce, creating a rich and savory flavor combination that will leave you wanting more. It’s a versatile option for any Tex-Mex lover.
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Chile Relleno Casserole
Transform your kitchen into a Tex-Mex haven with this delicious casserole, brimming with stuffed chiles, loads of cheese, and a rich, savory egg mixture. This dish combines the classic elements of a Chile Relleno in an easy-to-make casserole form.
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Air Fryer Churros
Get your sweet tooth ready for these easy, airy, and delicious churros straight from your air fryer. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar mix and perfect for dipping in chocolate sauce, they’re an indulgent treat that’s a hit at any summer gathering.
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Enchiladas with Chicken
Enjoy our delicious Enchiladas with Chicken for your perfect casserole dinner. Made with homemade enchilada seasoning, enchilada sauce, and shredded chicken wrapped in perfectly tailored tortillas, those low-carb chicken enchiladas are an easy meal you can prepare even a day in advance.
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Southwest Egg Rolls
These crispy, mouthwatering egg rolls are a fusion of Tex-Mex ingredients like black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all packed inside a crunchy exterior. They’re easy to make and loaded with flavor – the perfect quick fix when that Tex-Mex craving hits.
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Chicken Fajita Casserole
This chicken fajita casserole is SO easy to put together dinner will be ready in no time at all. Serve it over polenta, or with tortillas, or even with tortilla chips. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and perfect for dinners or lunches.
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Creamy Chicken Taco Soup
Nothing is EASIER than making a big pot of creamy chicken taco soup. Put out your favorite taco toppings and you’re ready to have dinner.
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Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of our Homemade Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce, made with just a few simple pantry staples. This gluten-free sauce is perfect for topping your enchiladas, and it’s versatile enough to elevate any dish to new heights of taste and nutrition.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken tortilla soup is quick and easy, and it’s such a great way to start a meal, but it’s also hearty enough to enjoy as a meal with the chicken, beans, and corn in the soup. You’ll love this simple and tasty recipe.
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Spanish Rice
Spanish rice (or Mexican rice, depending on where you live) is a flavorful complement to any Mexican dish you make. It’s quick and easy to make and better than what you generally get in a restaurant, too.
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Mexican Skillet Quinoa
This naturally gluten-free recipe is filled with protein between the quinoa and beans plus has tons of flavor with the salsa, corn, and more. This one pot meal has it all, and it’s super easy to make, too.
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Chipotle Grilled Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is a summer staple, but take it up a notch in flavor with this chipotle grilled version. It’s easy to make and has a great wow factor that everyone loves.
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Honey Habanero Tacos
We all love Taco Tuesday, right? This fun recipe for a flavorful ground beef is a great way to change it up. It’s quick and easy to make – just like your usual ground beef tacos – but it tastes SO much better.
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Chipotle Southwest Sauce
This Chipotle Southwest Sauce combines smoke and spice with creamy mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, and tart lime juice for a sauce that wakes up any meal.
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Pineapple Habanero Salsa
This pineapple habanero salsa recipe uses roasted tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers, and pineapple to create a wonderfully sweet and hot condiment perfect for a dip with chips, a meal topper, or mixed into a Mexican dish.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Slow Cooker Enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends!
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Serrano Salsa with Lime
This authentic spicy serrano salsa recipe has roasted serrano peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime for a tangy, delicious condiment perfect for everything from tacos to breakfast and more!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite easy dinners. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and, of course, tons of flavor.
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Air Fryer Taquitos
These Air Fryer Taquitos are loaded with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, and green chile salsa. With salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for dipping, they make a great light dinner or hearty appetizer.
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Green Chili Chicken Soup
Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
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Instant Pot Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans are so much better than canned. And it’s easy to make them from scratch in the Instant Pot and only requires a few pantry staples! You can start with dried beans and have these on your table in about an hour with almost no hands-on work at all.
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Mango Habanero Salsa is the perfect fiery topping for fish tacos or simply for dipping. It’s spicy and sweet, and really easy to make. It’s also crazy delicious.
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Instant Pot Black Beans
Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans are made with dried beans and take less than an hour—no soaking needed! Perfect with tacos or burritos.
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Elote
Super easy elote recipe for Mexican grilled corn has just 5 ingredients and it’s totally addictive. It is full of flavor and can be made in minutes!
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Southwestern Hashbrown Waffles
These southwestern hash brown waffles are packed with green onions, ham, red pepper and topped with a spicy poached egg for a crispy delicious breakfast.
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Mexican Corn Salad
This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.
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Southwestern Ground Beef Sweet Potato Skillet
This Southwestern-inspired ground beef and sweet potato skillet is an easy one-pan meal everyone will love. This recipe works great for meal-prepping, the leftovers are delicious!
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Santa Fe Salad
Salads are the perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. This Santa Fe Salad is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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Mexican Soup
Chicken soup doesn’t need to be boring! Move over boring chicken recipes, and say hello to this flavor-packed Mexican Chicken Soup. This soup is delicious and loaded with veggies, lots of tender chicken, and a bright note from the limes!
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Carne Asada Nachos
Perfect for the campfire, these loaded nachos are layered with all the fixings; freshly grilled carne asada smothered in cheese, and cooked in an aluminum foil pack right on the coals before being pulled high with your favorite toppings. Which also means, clean-up is a breeze.
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Chorizo Tacos
When it comes to flavor, it’s hard to beat tacos with chorizo. It’s a spicy ground pork that makes the perfect filling topped with vibrant fresh flavors and a drizzle of lime crema that remind me of street vendors in Mexico.
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Rajas Con Crema
Silky smooth, cheesy, creamy, and filled with tender poblanos, Rajas Con Crema is the perfect side dish to pair with so many delicious eats, and we love it with pan-seared pork chops or smoked chicken quarters! It’s an easy dish to make, and if you love the big, bold, and sassy flavors of grilled poblanos, then this dish is for you!
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Smoked Queso
Introducing the easiest Traeger smoked queso with chorizo recipe you can make! We wanted to know if tossing a few simple ingredients together in one pan and letting it melt on the grill really did make the best smoked queso dip. It turns out, this queso recipe stands up to the hype, making it a perfect football or party appetizer!
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Grilled Chicken Chilaquiles Verdes
If you are a sucker for a savory dish to dive into after a morning workout, this chilaquiles recipe is for you. It’s an incredibly exciting meal that will get you excited for brunch and leave you fueled for the whole day.
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