Mexican recipes
28 simple Mexican dinners you can cook on a weeknight.
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Albondigas en Chipotle with Rice (Mexican)
Tender pork and beef meatballs simmered in a smoky, spicy chipotle and tomato sauce, served over white rice.
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Beef Burrito Bowl with Rice and Guacamole
A deconstructed burrito featuring spiced minced beef, white rice, black beans, sweetcorn, cheese, and a scoop of creamy guacamole.
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Beef Picadillo with Rice
A savory and slightly sweet minced beef stew populated with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and green olives, served with rice.
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos
Crispy, oven-baked corn tortillas rolled tightly around a savory, cumin-spiced filling of black beans, sweet potato, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Black Bean Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with spiced black beans and melted cheddar, served with a fresh avocado, tomato, and lime salsa.
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Carne Asada Plate with Rice and Beans
A thin, citrus-marinated flank steak grilled over high heat, served with pinto beans, rice, and fresh pico de gallo.
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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes with Black Beans
Rolled corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, baked in a bright, tangy green tomatillo sauce and topped with melted cheese.
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Chicken Fajitas with Rice and Beans
Sizzling strips of chicken breast, bell pepper, and onion dusted in fajita spices, served beside rice and black beans.
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Chicken Quesadillas with Black Bean Salad
Crisp, toasted flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and shredded chicken, accompanied by a fresh corn and bean salad.
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Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Beans
Crisp, flat corn tortillas layered with savory refried beans and shredded chicken cooked in a smoky, spicy chipotle tomato sauce.
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Chiles Rellenos with Tomato Rice
Whole roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melting cheese, coated in a light egg batter and fried, sitting on a bed of red tomato rice.
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Cochinita Pibil Bowl
Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in earthy achiote paste and citrus, served over rice with black beans and pickled red onions.
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Enfrijoladas with Cheese and Egg
Soft corn tortillas dipped in a creamy, savory black bean sauce, folded and topped with crumbled cheese, onion, and a fried egg.
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Huevos Rancheros with Beans and Avocado
Fried eggs resting upon crispy corn tortillas coated in warm refried beans and blanketed beneath a robust tomato chili salsa.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans
A deconstructed version of elote, featuring charred sweet corn, black beans, and feta cheese, all tossed in a creamy, lime-infused dressing.
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Mole Chicken with Mexican Rice
Tender shredded chicken suspended in a complex, thick, dark sauce made from chilis and chocolate, served over savory tomato rice.
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Nopal and Chicken Skillet with Rice
A traditional rustic stir-fry combining tender chicken strips and unique, slightly tart cactus paddles (nopales) in a savory tomato sauce.
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Pollo Asado with Elote and Rice
Citrus-marinated grilled chicken served with a classic Mexican street corn cob slathered in mayonnaise, chili, and cheese, alongside white rice.
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Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl
Slow-cooked, meltingly tender pork shoulder shredded and crisped in its own fat, served over rice with black beans and fresh salsa.
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Pozole Rojo
A rich, vibrant red soup featuring tender pork and plump hominy corn kernels, garnished with crisp radish and lime.
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Shrimp a la Diabla with Rice
Plump shrimp simmered in an intensely fiery, deep red sauce of blended dried chilis and tomatoes, served with white rice.
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Sopa de Tortilla with Chicken and Avocado
A warming, spiced chicken and tomato broth poured over crispy fried tortilla strips, soft avocado, and salty cotija cheese.
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Spicy Sofritas Burrito Bowl
A high-protein, nutrient-packed bowl loaded with spicy crumbled tofu, black beans, white rice, and fresh avocado salsa.
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Tacos al Pastor with Rice and Beans
Thin slices of pork marinated in electric red achiote paste and roasted with fresh pineapple, served in soft corn tortillas.
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Vegetarian Chilaquiles Verdes with Fried Egg
A vibrant, traditional Mexican breakfast-for-dinner featuring crispy tortilla chips simmered in tangy salsa verde, topped with a runny fried egg and queso fresco.
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Vegetarian Poblano and Corn Enchiladas
Soft corn tortillas stuffed with a sweet and smoky filling of roasted poblano peppers, corn, and cheese, baked in rich red enchilada sauce.
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Vegetarian Sopes with Refried Beans and Queso Fresco
Thick, handmade corn masa cups fried until golden, filled with savory refried beans, and topped with crisp lettuce, salsa, and fresh cheese.
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Vegetarian Tacos de Rajas with Crema
Soft corn tortillas filled with roasted poblano strips, onions, and sweet corn, topped with melted cheese and cool Mexican crema.