Our Favorite Mexican Recipes

Start planning your next Mexican dinner with one of these Mexican recipes. Each recipe delivers authentic Mexican flavors and has been tested and tasted to be sure it will work in your home kitchen and taste great.


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Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole

Pozole is traditionally served at Christmastime, but with the convenience of cooking in the slow cooker, this beef stew makes a great, no-fuss weeknight meal.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 10 cups
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 7 hrs (low) or 4 hours (high) + 30 to 60 minutes (high)
Tequila Shrimp Nachos

Kick off any fiesta with these fabulous, cumin-spiced shrimp nachos. The platter of heirloom tomatoes, shrimp, cheese, and cilantro makes a stunning presentation.

Makes: 4 servings
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings (6 to 8 main-dish servings).
Prep: 35 mins
Marinate: 15 mins
Grill: 5 mins
Tortas de Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Subs)

Homemade meatballs with chicken, pork, garlic, and cumin are the stars of these Mexican sandwiches. Paired with a fresh slaw and avocado, they're an excellent combination of bright Mexican flavors and succulent meat.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Mexican Sombrero Chopped Salad with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing

This satisfying salad is the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Mango and raisins contribute a sweet-fresh element, while cayenne, jalapeno, and chorizo add an undeniable kick of heat.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 10 mins
How to Boil Chicken

Watch how easy it is to boil chicken to add to your sombrero chopped salad and other recipes that call for cooked chicken.

Chile Flank Steak with Grilled-Corn Pico de Gallo

This flank steak fix-up is infused with the delicious flavors of honey, lime, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Topped with expertly charred corn, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and avocado, this meal is simply satisfying with only 303 calories per serving.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Grill: 17 mins
Stand: 10 mins
Panini Rajas

These meaty sandwiches get great roasted flavor from oven-blistered poblano peppers. A slathering of avocado dip and shredded cheese makes them extra decadent.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Roast: 20 mins 425°
Stand: 30 mins
Roasted-Veggie Quesadillas with Melon-Cucumber Salad

Stuffed with roasted squash, portobello musrooms, and peppers, you'll never miss the meat in these vegetarian quesadillas.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 24 mins 450°
Pork Tenderloin Adobo with Cilantro, Raisin, and Almond Rice

This pork recipe takes awhile to cook, but the prep is easy. Serve it with the colorful, raisin-studded rice salad to wow a crowd.

Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 1 1/2 lb. meat, 4 cups rice, 1 cup sauce
Cook: 1 hr
Prep: 20 mins
Pounded Almond Chicken with Mushroom-Tequila Sauce

A crisp coating of ground almonds gives chicken breast gorgeous golden color and yummy flavor. Tequila adds subtle background flavor to the mushroom-and-herb sauce.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 16 mins
Anise Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Using a pastry bag with a star tip gives these homemade churros their classic look. Dunk the churros in a chocolate-coffee sauce for a supremely decadent dessert.

Makes: 4 servings
Yield: about 20 churros and 1 2/3 cup sauce
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Cook: 2 mins per batch
Enchilada Pizzas

Make Mexican night family night by prepping the bean spread, enchilada sauce, cheese, avocado, and herb, then letting everyone build their own pizzas.

Makes: 16 servings
Yield: 8 pizzas
Prep: 20 mins to
Cook: 20 mins
Bake: 4 mins per pizza
Coconut Margarita

Give your margarita a tropical twist with this coconut variation. Cream of coconut adds silky body to the cocktail, and coconut-rimmed glasses make the drink extra special.

Makes: 16 servings
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