31 Mexican Recipes Everyone Turns to When Winter Drags On

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Winter can feel endless, but Mexican food never lets the season win. Bright salsas, tender meats, and spice-filled dishes turn any dreary day into a little celebration. I always find myself reaching for them when comfort and flavor feel essential. The flavors punch through the cold and make the kitchen feel alive again.

Chorizo Enchiladas

 

Chorizo Enchiladas are ground beef, chorizo, cheese and corn tortillas are baked in my homemade enchilada sauce for a fiesta in your mouth!
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Shredded Mexican Pork

This slow-cooked, Mexican Pork recipe is so tender, flavorful and just falls apart in shreds. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and nachos!
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Dorito Taco Salad

This Taco Salad recipe laced with Doritos will have you losing your mind! It’s a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!!!
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Taco Soup

This Taco Soup Recipe is healthy, hearty, easy and delicious! Top with any and all toppings for the ultimate taco-inspired soup.
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Easy Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful Mexican-inspired soup made with shredded chicken, tomatoes, beans, corn, and a variety of spices.
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Pork Carnitas

Tender, juicy, flavorful and crispy, this is my Pork Carnitas Recipe! Marinated, cooked then crisped, enjoy in tacos or freeze for later!
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Easy Taco Rice

Taco Rice is ground beef, rice, tomato soup, seasoning & cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, tomato & lettuce for a well rounded meal.
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Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Chicken Tortilla Casserole is comfort food to the max. Made with a homemade cream of celery soup, chicken, corn tortillas and a whole lotta cheese!
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Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

This easy corn dip combines canned corn, canned Rotel tomatoes and chilies, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Ready in 10 minutes, serve cold.
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Classic Guacamole

Extra guac please! Everyone loves Guacamole, especially this basic, fail-proof Guacamole Recipe! Perfect for any party or gathering.
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Turkey Taco Meat

This easy, healthy Turkey Taco Meat Recipe is perfect for any dinner. It’s so delicious and quick to make plus there are vegetables in there!
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Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is easy, delicious, and full of vegetables. It’s a kid-approved recipe that is perfect for dinner!
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Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious step up from boxed dinners, using 7 basic ingredients, try this easy dinner out tonight!
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Enchilada Stuffed Mushrooms

These Enchilada Stuffed Mushrooms are low carb, cheesy bites of enchilada heaven! Ready to eat and enjoy in about 30 minutes.
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20-Minute Chicken Enchilada Bowl

The perfect Mexican one-pot wonder dish that hits the table in no time flat! This Chicken Enchilada Bowl recipe is a-maz-ing!
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Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Whether you want a homemade enchilada sauce without all the additives or just because you forgot a can at the store, I’ve got you covered.
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Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Recipe

Remember when Taco Bell took their Mexican Pizza off the menu? I created my own copycat version that’s even better than the original.
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Loaded Chicken Fajita Pizza

Chicken Fajita Pizza blends the best of two cuisines, Mexican and Italian! You don’t have to feel guilty about this pizza loaded with veggies.
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Tostada

This Tostada recipe is a cute Mexican appetizer perfect for any party or tailgate! Super simple and easy to make, this recipe is a keeper!
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Pork Enchiladas With Green Sauce

These cheesy green chile Pork Enchiladas make a yummy weeknight dinner or make them ahead of time and freeze for a later date!
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Breakfast Tacos

Fry up some eggs, gather your favorite taco fixings, and grab some tortillas because this is the ultimate Breakfast Tacos recipe!
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Warm Chorizo Spinach Salad

This Warm Chorizo Spinach Salad is a far cry from the typical spinach salad. With a festive Mexican flair, it’s gourmet made easy at home. Amazing flavor.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is fresh vegetables and pasta tossed in a Mexican chili lime sauce and served chilled. Delish!
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Mexican Chopped Salad With Chipotle Dressing

Fresh and flavorful Mexican Chopped Salad paired with Chipotle Dressing Perfect for entertaining, as a side dish or a complete vegan meal.
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are to die for! So easy and so delicious, this recipe will have your family begging for more!
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Mexican Corn Casserole

Mexican Corn Casserole is Mexican Street Corn remixed! With all of the same Mexican flavors but fresh OFF the cob and oh so comforting!
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Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas

These irresistible crock pot Chicken Quesadillas are loaded with delicious shredded chicken taco meat, loads of cheese & a secret ingredient.
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Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos are a slow braised beef shredded and fried in corn tortillas with cheese. Dipped in Mexican meat au jus.
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Quick Mexican Brown Rice Salad & Dressing

Mexican Rice Salad is bursting with flavor from black beans, whole grain brown rice, colorful veggies all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.
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The Best Taco Meat

The BEST Taco Meat Recipe Ever! Made with homemade taco seasoning, tomato paste, onions & peppers, plus a secret ingredient (shh…it’s potatoes!).
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Red And Green Enchiladas

The best of both worlds with this red and green, two-tone enchiladas! Filled with shredded cheese, chicken and salsa, it’s a family favorite.
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29 Everyday Dinners That Never Lose Their Appeal

Weeknight dinners can feel repetitive, but some meals always hit the spot. They bring comfort without fuss and taste like memories in every bite. You can whip them up quickly yet still feel proud serving them at the table. With familiar flavors and simple ingredients, they keep dinner satisfying, easy, and reliable. Everyone can enjoy them, no matter how busy the day feels.
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