Mexican Inspired

Browse easy Mexican-inspired recipes for weeknight dinners, from tacos and quesadillas to simple skillet meals. These flavorful, family-friendly recipes make Taco Tuesday and beyond easy to pull off any night.

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Chicken Taco Bowls

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Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Mexican Bean Salad

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Beef Baked Tacos

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Grilled Steak Fajitas Recipe

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Basic Guacamole Recipe

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe

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Crockpot Taco Chicken Soup

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One Pan Taco Pasta With Chicken

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Hot Bean Dip Recipe

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Loaded Chicken Nachos

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Black Bean Turkey Chili

A filet of baked chili salmon with avocado salsa on top

Baked Chili Salmon

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Avocado Salsa

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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Avocado Corn and Black Bean Salad

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Chicken Tostadas

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Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

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Easy Chili Chicken

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Beef Burrito Bowls

Buffalo taquitos cut in half and stacked on each other.

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

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7 Layer Taco Dip

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Baked Quesadillas

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7 Layer Taco Salad Recipe

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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Slow Cooker Taco Meat (and Instant Pot!)

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Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet

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Frito Taco Bake

This Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito recipe is a quick grab-and-go healthy breakfast with sausage and bell pepper that's as delicious as it is easy. They're great to make ahead and freeze or serve right away as a satisfying brunch option.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito recipe

This Grilled Salmon Recipe with Summer Vegetable Relish will make you want to grill all year around- it's super quick and easy to make for a fresh dinner you'll love!

Grilled Salmon Recipe with Summer Vegetable Relish

You've got to try this easy Peach Salsa! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this versatile dip adds a unique and delicious twist on a traditional salsa recipe and it really lets the peaches shine.

Easy Peach Salsa

Vegetarian Chili (Crockpot + IP)

Vegetarian Chili (Crockpot + IP)

Easy Instant Pot Chili will knock your socks off. Ready in around 30 minutes and full of mouthwatering flavor! Full of ground beef, ground pork, tons of chili seasonings, vegetables and beans it's quick and easy to make on a week night or for a party (game day anyone?!).

Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

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30 Minute Foil Packet Chicken Fajitas

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10 Minute Shrimp Salsa

Mexican Lasagna Roll-ups are a delicious combination of two family favorites: Lasagna and Tacos. This is an easy recipe featuring meat, cheese, beans, corn, tomatoes and rolled up in lasagna noodles. They're total comfort food and great for when you're cooking for family and friends!

Mexican Lasagna Roll-Ups

Baked Breakfast Tostadas are one of my favorite easy recipes to make for breakfast (or lunch- or brunch!). This is simple cooking at it's finest with corn tortillas, salsa, black beans, cheese and eggs. You can get creative and take it in whatever direction you'd like- this quick and delicious dish is definitely a keeper!

Super Easy Baked Breakfast Tostadas