Are you in need of new dinner recipes? Or maybe you or your family is becoming weary of the same old (often tasteless) evening meals. If that is the case, I strongly advise you to serve Mexican meals at least once or twice a month. Trust me, no one can say no to foods that are rich in flavor and very tasty to look at. So, whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just a regular Friday night, I’ve compiled a list of the top 15 Mexican family dinner recipes you can easily make!
15. Chicken Tortilla Casserole (5 Ingredients)
This Chicken Tortilla Casserole literally takes 5 minutes to prep and only requires 5 ingredients! So easy and so yummy! All you need is a few simple shortcuts.
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14. Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Mexican chicken and rice recipe that is packed with flavor. With black beans, rice, corn and protein, it is a killer one pot meal.
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13. Cilantro Rice
Cilantro rice is a colorful and flavorful Latin side dish. It pairs well with nearly every protein and is quick and easy to make. This recipe for Cilantro Rice comes to me from my friend, Michelle.
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12. Carne En Su Jugo
Carne En Su Jugo translated means “meat cooked in its own juices.” This traditional Mexican recipe comes from the state of Jalisco. It’s a flavorful and delicious beef soup cooked in a savory tomatillo broth. Usually served with beans.
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11. Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp) is packed with flavor. Plump shrimp in a delicious and spicy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
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10. Chili Relleno Casserole
Easy to make chili relleno casserole is as delicious as regular chili relleno but in an easy to make casserole. Perfect served as a main dish for dinner or even for breakfast or brunch!
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9. Enfrijoladas
If you’re looking for a new recipe to try out, I’ve got the best one! Enfrijoladas! They’re basically like enchiladas, but with a bean sauce instead and can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, or dinner depending on the filling. It is the ultimate comfort food.
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8. Mango Habanero Salsa
This fresh and vibrant mango habanero salsa packs a spicy kick! The sweetness of a fresh juicy mango, herbaceous cilantro and onions, kissed with habanero is absolutely delicious.
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7. Pulled Pork Tamales
Slow cooked pulled pork is a delicious filling for Mexican pulled pork tamales. This recipe comes with an easy step by step tutorial so you can see how easy they are to make. Batch make them and freeze for a make ahead meal idea.
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6. Southwestern Chicken Orzo and Black Bean Skillet
Southwestern Chicken, Orzo and Black Bean Skillet is an easy and festive stovetop dinner that’s perfect for a weeknight! Your family will ask for it again and again!
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5. Carne Guisada Recipe (Mexican Style)
This easy carne guisada recipe is for Tex Mex style or Mexican beef stew. Chunks of beef simmered in fragrant brown gravy until tender. It’s so simple to prepare and you probably already have the ingredients on hand!
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4. Beef-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Simple beef stuffed poblano peppers are easy to make in a dinner pinch. These beef stuffed poblano peppers are so easy, they’ll practically make themselves. Are poblano peppers keto friendly?
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3. Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw
These Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw are easy to make. The spicy coleslaw adds the right amount of flavor that is cooled down a bit with a cilantro sour cream sauce.
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2. Pozole Rojo (Mexican Stew with Pork and Hominy)
Pozole Rojo is a delicious and smokey Mexican stew made with an aromatic broth of dried chiles, onions and oregano and full of pork and hominy.
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1. Easy Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot) Low Carb Recipe
This Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to enjoy healthy soup made with fresh ingredients! It’s made in the Instant Pot, is gluten free, and can easily be made dairy free as well. It’s perfect for your whole family, too, even if they don’t follow a low carb diet!
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Top 15 Mexican Family Dinner Recipes | Tasty Dinner Ideas
Are you in need of new dinner recipes? Or maybe you or your family is becoming weary of the same old (often tasteless) evening meals. If that is the case, I strongly advise you to serve Mexican meals at least once or twice a month. Trust me, no one can say no to foods that are rich in flavor and very tasty to look at. So, whether it's Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or just a regular Friday night, I've compiled a list of the top 15 Mexican family dinner recipes you can easily make!
Ingredients
- Chicken Tortilla Casserole
- Mexican Chicken and Rice
- Cilantro Rice
- Carne En Su Jugo
Instructions
- Choose any Mexican Family Dinner Recipes from the post that you like
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- Try the best Mexican Family Dinner Recipes and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!
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