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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Simple and Delicious Mexican Recipes You’ll Love

    Published: Jan 24, 2025 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These Simple and Delicious Mexican Recipes are made with simple ingredients that come together beautifully in every dish. They are perfect for quick weeknight meals or special occasions, and reflects the heart of Mexico’s rich culinary traditions. You can create these simple Mexican food recipes using everyday ingredients and straightforward techniques, and bring a balance of fresh vegetables, hearty proteins, and aromatic spices to your table.

    Authentic Beef Burrito

    Mexican beef burrito cut in half, showing the beef filling
    Ayla Clulee

    Mexican Beef Burrito is a delightful and hearty dish made with a flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned beef, rice, beans, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. The best way to serve this comfort food is alongside Mango Pico de Gallo - Fresh Mango Salsa to create a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.

    To learn more: Authentic Mexican Beef Burrito Recipe

    Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

    white chicken enchiladas topped with fresh coriander
    Ayla Clulee

    Soft flour tortillas filled with flavorful chicken and shredded cheese then topped with a velvety white sauce made with flour, butter, chicken broth, sour cream, and jalapeños to create a perfect balance of authentic flavors. 

    Ready in just 45 minutes, these White Chicken Enchilada casserole is perfect for an easy and quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

    To learn more: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce

    Bolillo - Mexican Bread Rolls

    Crumb of a Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls torn in half.
    Ayla Clulee

    This iconic Mexican Bolillo bread has a crusty exterior and a soft, pillowy crumb, much like its close relative, the French baguette.

    They are effortless to make with a few simple pantry ingredients, thanks to this detailed step-by-step guide and the video.

    To learn more: Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls

    Mango Pico de Gallo

    Ayla Clulee

    Mango Pico de Gallo is a fresh salsa featuring ripe fresh tomatoes, sweet mangoes, tangy lime juice, spicy jalapeño peppers, and fresh cilantro leaves. With just a handful of everyday simple ingredients and a mere 10 minutes, you can whip up this Mexican dish that's both sweet, tangy, refreshing, and just the right amount of spicy.

    To learn more: Mango Pico de Gallo - Fresh Mango Salsa

    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    air fryer fajitas served with salsa, coriander, sour cream and tortilla wraps
    Ayla Clulee

    Cook up these quick, super easy, and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas for a fun family Mexican feast!

    If you’re looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes, these fantastic Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer are perfect for you.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Steak Picado - Bistec

    Ayla Clulee

    Steak Picado, also known as Bistec Picado, is a Mexican-inspired dish featuring succulent cuts of beef with sautéed vegetables and aromatic spices.

    This mildly spiced, hearty, and succulent steak dish is extremely easy to prepare with a handful of everyday ingredients.

    To learn more: Steak Picado (Bistec Picado)

    Grilled Cheese Burrito

    Ayla Clulee

    Looking to take your love for cheese and tacos to a whole new level? You are in the right place! You will fall in love with this copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe. With its delightful combination of flavors, this homemade version is a guaranteed winner that will quickly become a beloved family favorite. And the best part is that this Taco Bell creation is super easy to make!

    To learn more: Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito Recipe

    Wet Burrito Recipe

    wet burritos with ground beef are garnished with coriander
    Ayla Clulee

    These wet burritos are made with succulent ground beef, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, topped with a spicy sauce, cheese, and fresh veggies. They are hearty, easy to make, and taste just as delicious as those from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

    To learn more: Wet Burrito Recipe with Ground Beef 

    Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding

    freshly bakes capirotada in a baking dish
    Ayla Clulee

    Capirotada, also known as Capirotada de Vigilia, is a traditional Mexican dish similar to bread pudding, often enjoyed during the Lenten period, especially on Good Friday.

    It features toasted stale Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls soaked in a syrup made from piloncillo (whole cane sugar), cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

    To learn more: Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding

    Mexican Cornbread

    a slice of Mexican cornbread
    Ayla Clulee

    This Mexican-inspired cornbread is both effortless and incredibly tasty, made with a blend of cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, green onions, and jalapenos. It's delightfully moist with a subtle sweetness and a touch of spiciness from the jalapenos.

    To learn more: Easy Mexican Cornbread Recipe

    Homemade Wheat Tortilla Bread

    freshly made tortillas stacked on a plate to keep them warm
    Ayla Clulee

    This delicious Homemade Wheat Tortilla Bread recipe is extremely easy to make and only requires 4 simple ingredients without needing a trip to the shop. It is soft, tastes amazing, and is perfect for making wraps with your favorite fillings.

    To learn more: Homemade Wheat Tortilla Bread 

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