Mexican recipes

28 simple Mexican dinners you can cook on a weeknight.

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Mexican

Albondigas en Chipotle with Rice (Mexican)

Tender pork and beef meatballs simmered in a smoky, spicy chipotle and tomato sauce, served over white rice.

45 min 840 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

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.

25 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Beef Picadillo with Rice

A savory and slightly sweet minced beef stew populated with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and green olives, served with rice.

45 min 810 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

45 min 850 kcal
Vegetarian
Mexican

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.

25 min 830 kcal
Vegetarian
Mexican

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.

40 min 860 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

40 min 830 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

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.

35 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

30 min 820 kcal
High-protein
Mexican

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.

35 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

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.

50 min 790 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free
Mexican

Cochinita Pibil Bowl

Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in earthy achiote paste and citrus, served over rice with black beans and pickled red onions.

180 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

25 min 710 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free
Mexican

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.

25 min 760 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free
Mexican

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.

15 min 780 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free
Mexican

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.

45 min 850 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

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.

35 min 750 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

35 min 820 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

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.

180 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Pozole Rojo

A rich, vibrant red soup featuring tender pork and plump hominy corn kernels, garnished with crisp radish and lime.

120 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

35 min 780 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free
Mexican

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.

40 min 740 kcal
Gluten-freeHigh-protein
Mexican

Spicy Sofritas Burrito Bowl

A high-protein, nutrient-packed bowl loaded with spicy crumbled tofu, black beans, white rice, and fresh avocado salsa.

25 min 830 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free+1
Mexican

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.

45 min 840 kcal
Gluten-freeLactose-free+1
Mexican

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.

20 min 840 kcal
Vegetarian
Mexican

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.

45 min 690 kcal
Vegetarian
Mexican

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.

35 min 800 kcal
Vegetarian
Mexican

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.

30 min 750 kcal
VegetarianGluten-free