I have 40 easy Tex-Mex recipes that the whole family will love.
Tex-Mex was formed along the Texas-Mexican border. It features a blend of Mexican flavors, techniques, and recipes made with ingredients available in Texas.
Tex-Mex usually has more melted cheese and meat than Mexican food and uses flour tortillas more often than corn tortillas.
I listed some classic tex-mex dishes you can make for taco Tuesday, game day, a party, or Cinco de Mayo.
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Tacos
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!
Baked Ground Beef Tacos
These crispy ground beef tacos are an easy win. They only take 35 minutes to make!
Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos
Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos are an easy win. They only take 30 minutes to make!
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
30-Minute Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
The pork is cooked in a slow cooker and then broiled in the oven, so the edges get crispy while the middle stays juicy and flavorful.
Cod Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Cod Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw made with flaky fish, garlic-lime cilantro sauce, cabbage, and cotija cheese.
Crispy Refried Bean Tacos
This is a great recipe to make when you don't really feel like cooking. Crispy Refried Bean Tacos have 5 ingredients and 4 simple steps.
Easy Steak and Pico Tacos
Citrus marinated steak, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas with Corn Tortillas
The best enchiladas are made with corn tortillas!
Tex-Mex Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Tender and juicy shredded beef wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
Don't let the name fool you. These Pork Carnitas Enchiladas are pretty easy to make.
Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce are made with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, sour cream, green chilies, taco seasoning, Monterey jack cheese, and green enchilada sauce.
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
They take a little longer to make but are worth it! Serve with rice and refried beans to complete your dinner!
Quesadilla
Brisket Quesadillas
This BBQ brisket quesadilla is stuffed with Oxacca cheese, onions, cilantro, and brisket slathered in BBQ sauce.
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla
They have sauteed onions, bell peppers, shredded chicken, Oaxaca Mexican cheese, and a special chicken quesadilla spice blend.
Ground Turkey Quesadillas
Ground turkey quesadillas are quick 30-minute meals. These quesadillas are anything but boring.
Carnitas Quesadilla
If you are a quesadilla fan and haven't tried these Pork Carnitas Quesadillas, you need to join the party.
Burritos
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
Inspired by Taco Bell, this copycat Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is easy to make, cheap, and so much better than the original.
Carnitas Burrito Recipe
This carnitas burrito is stuffed with everything you could possibly want: crispy pork carnitas, cilantro rice, cheese, beans, pico, guacamole, and lettuce.
Fajitas
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
It has fajita chicken and veggies made on a sheet pan and simple cilantro lime rice. Add a dollop of sour cream and avocado to make an easy and delicious dinner!
Easy Chicken Fajitas
We absolutely love having Easy Chicken Fajitas for dinner! This one can be made in under 30 minutes, too!
Steak Fajitas
Sizzling steak fajitas are a tasty and effortless dinner option. Remember to prepare tortillas, salsa, and guacamole for a complete meal.
Other Dinner Ideas
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These Stuffed Poblano Peppers will become a family favorite. They are filled with a mix of shredded chicken, creamy cheese, corn, tomatoes, and spices.
Salsa & Dips
Tex Mex Queso
You only need a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes to make this foolproof homemade queso dip recipe.
White Queso Dip
Whether it's for a big gathering or a quick snack, this quick and easy homemade white queso dip recipe will impress your friends, family, and tastebuds!
Guacamole
Get ready for this homemade guacamole! Make it for tacos, nachos, or toast.
Homemade Pico de Gallo
It is the perfect addition to your game day snacks, to up on tacos, or to add to the mashed avocado.
Pineapple Mango Salsa
This Pineapple Mango Salsa combines sweet and tangy fruits with just a hint of spice.
Avocado Dipping Sauce
Next time you make quesadillas, you need to make this quesadilla sauce. It's an easy recipe that will take your tex-mex to the next level.
Slow Cooker Beef Queso
This Ground Beef Queso Dip is a party classic. If you need a quick appetizer or a game day snack, this recipe has you covered with two cooking options.
Homemade Salsa
This homemade salsa is perfect for tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes. It's a great party snack!
Sides
Refried Beans
You can't go wrong with simple and delicious Homemade Refried Beans made with real ingredients in just five easy steps!
Cilantro Lime Rice
This is a Chipotle copycat version of their cilantro lime rice. It tastes just like the real thing! It makes a great side dish for chicken, beef, or pork.
Mexican Rice
This is served at every Mexican and tex-mex restaurant. Mexican rice is extremely easy to make, and the perfect side dish for any of your favorite meals.
Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Spice up your typical cornbread by adding jalapenos, cheddar, and buttermilk to your Jiffy Cornbread Mix. These Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins will be the star of your dinner table.
Margaritas
3 Ingredient Margarita
This margarita recipe requires only 3 ingredients. Instructions are provided for single or pitcher servings.
Frozen Margarita
This Frozen Margarita recipe is perfect for hot, sunny days - it's cold, slushy, frosty, and made with only 5 ingredients!
Appetizers
7 Layer Dip
Seven Layer Dip is a colorful party app with salsa, beans, guac, cheese, and more.
Air Fryer Chicken Flautas
These Air Fryer Chicken Flautas have chicken, bell peppers, green chilies, and cheese rolled in a crispy tortilla. Make a batch for now, and freeze a batch for later!
Bean Dip
Creamy and spicy bean dip with salsa, cheese, and spices. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips into!
Nachos
Baked Tex-Mex nachos with beef, beans, guacamole, salsa, and cheese. Great for snacking or casual meals.
Breakfast
Frozen Breakfast Burritos
These are the best-frozen breakfast burritos. They are filled with turkey bacon, green onion, eggs, bell pepper, and cheese.
Tex Mex Turkey Scramble
You get smokey chipotle ground turkey, crispy potatoes, and fluffy eggs topped with gooey cheddar cheese and your favorite salsa!
Breakfast Tacos
Spice up breakfast with egg tacos! Scramble eggs, cook bacon, and add your favorite toppings in tortillas. You'll be a hit!
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