20 easy mexican food recipes

Eloísa Carmona

Not knowing what to cook happens to everyone, so having 20 easy Mexican food recipes on hand will come in handy to get out of a bind, have many ideas when entering the kitchen, and discover that that dish you've always loved is very easy to make. Whether you're just starting in the kitchen or want options for your menu, we assure you that each of these Mexican recipes will turn out easily, with the detailed step-by-step instructions you can see by clicking on the name of the dish. Also, all recipes come with a video, so you won't miss a second of the process. From how to make chicken tinga, salpicon, chicharrón in sauce, to sopes with chicken or red rice, be amazed at how easy these Mexican food recipes are.

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Salpicon tostadasSalpicon is a favorite for many because it's a fresh and very quick dish to make. It consists of cooked and shredded beef, accompanied by tomatoes, red onion, and radishes. Perfect to eat with tostadas, don't forget to add a little avocado.View recipe

Chicken milanesa tacosMilanesas are practical and delicious, as the flavor of the breading makes all the difference. To get them perfectly golden, make sure the oil is hot enough by adding a pinch of breadcrumbs; if the oil bubbles, then it's ready for frying. These tacos go very well with a homemade red sauce.View recipe

Nopal sandwich with ham and cheeseA recipe with nopales had to be included in a list of easy Mexican food recipes, and this one is so easy that it will take you less than 15 minutes to prepare. It is a sandwich with nopales, filled with ham, cheese, and tomatoes. Perfect to start or end the day!View recipe

White rice with corn and poblano pepperAny Mexican meal pairs well with rice. This one has corn kernels and poblano strips, perfect to accompany your favorite stew.View recipe

Potato cakes with hamPotato cakes are the dish that the whole family enjoys, as they are liked by both children and adults. The trick to getting them in perfect shape is to cook the potatoes with the skin, so they won't absorb too much water and it won't be hard to form the cakes. View recipe

Nopal salad sopes with chickenSopes are guaranteed to be one of the easiest Mexican food recipes, as you can have them ready in less than half an hour. Sopes are slightly thicker corn tortillas with raised edges, which can be topped with beans and sauce, or some stew, or this version with nopal salad and chicken.View recipe

Mexican-style ground beefThis Mexican-style ground beef recipe is the hearty stew you needed and will take you less than half an hour to make. To prepare it, you will need ingredients that we usually have in the refrigerator, so it's a very easy dish to make. View recipe

Easy beef tingaBeef tinga is a dish that Mexicans often make for patriotic celebrations or large gatherings, as it is shredded meat and very filling. Additionally, it can be eaten in tacos, tostadas, or on its own. You will love the chipotle flavor.View recipe

Panela cheese cakes in green sauceThis recipe has everything you are looking for: it's economical, easy, and best of all, low in calories. To make these cakes, you will use grilled panela cheese, and the green sauce contains habanero chili. Delicious! View recipe

Chicken tingaAs popular as beef tinga, the chicken version is equally delicious. If you're one of those people who doesn't eat much onion, make yours at home with this easy recipe and just use the amount you desire.View recipe

Creamy poblano strips with chickenCreamy poblano strips with cream and chicken cannot be missing at a gathering where the food consists of stews. This dish pairs perfectly with refried beans and red rice. Don't hesitate to make tacos with it!View recipe

Pork crackling in green sauceYou can't miss the classic pork crackling in green sauce. Another perfect Mexican food for tacos, you just have to make the green sauce to soak the crispy crackling to have this stew ready.View recipe

Stuffed pepperA stuffed cheese pepper is a balanced and meatless dish, perfect for any day. This stuffed pepper recipe is coated with egg white and a tomato sauce, making it very fluffy.View recipe

Mexican-style picadilloDid you know that making picadillo is so simple that it's ready in 45 minutes? Yes, to make picadillo, a Mexican dish with ground beef, you mix potatoes, carrots, and peas with the ground meat and a sauce that you can add a touch of chipotle chili to.View recipe

Potatoes with chorizoPotatoes with chorizo are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine because they are not only a perfect stew for tacos, but they are also the filling of another very representative dish of the country: pambazos. Since it is an economical and ideal preparation, you can have a taco party wherever many people will attend, as it serves a lot.View recipe

Beef alambre with peppersIf you're in a hurry and don't want to spend much time cooking, a beef alambre is what you need to make. It's super easy to prepare, as you basically just season the meat, cook it with the peppers, and your alambre will be ready to eat in tacos. You can add Oaxaca cheese if you want.View recipe

Red riceJust like white rice, red rice is the favorite side dish for stews like chicharrón in green sauce, poblano strips with cream, potatoes with chorizo. It's likely that red rice is even more popular than white rice, but either way, both are very tasty and perfect companions. Try it with sliced plantains on top or a fried egg.View recipe

Aztec soupAztec soup is made with fried tortilla and its broth, with a touch of pasilla chili. It's the perfect soup to start a meal and is very practical and easy to prepare.View recipe

Miner enchiladasIf you have learned to make potatoes with chorizo, then these enchiladas will be very easy for you to prepare. Although they don't have chorizo, their filling is made with potatoes, carrots, and a sauce with guajillo chili that gives them their characteristic flavor.View recipe

Esquites saladEsquites are a snack that you can buy on the corners of markets in Mexico, but for this salad, we take them out of the foam cup and prepare them with bacon and poblano chili strips. There's no way you won't like them.View recipe

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