16 Tex-Mex Recipes to Keep in Your Weekly Lineup

These 16 Tex-Mex recipes bring together simple ingredients with just the right mix of spice and comfort. They work well for busy nights or casual meals at home. Keep these in your rotation when you want something warm, filling, and full of color.

Tex-Mex Chicken Rice Bake

Chicken enchilada bake in a casserole dish.
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This enchilada chicken rice bake will have everyone lined up with a plate. Loaded with chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, rice, and cheese, it’s a yummy dish that even fussy eaters will love. Get the recipeEnchilada Chicken Rice Bake

Creamy Burrito Casserole

A dish of creamy burrito casserole.
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This creamy burrito casserole is basically Mexican-style lasagna with layers of meat, cheese, tortillas, and peppers baked to perfection. Easy to make, hard to stop eating. Get the recipeCreamy Burrito Casserole

Chicken Taco Salad

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A quick and easy dinner salad, this recipe features chicken tenders cooked in a sauce of ranch and salsa. Enjoy with fresh greens and your favorite taco toppings. Get the recipeChicken Taco Salad

Taco Beef Rice Bowl

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This taco rice bowl with ground beef is a healthy family favorite. It’s a simple meal that comes together in just under thirty minutes! Get the recipeTaco Rice Bowl

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

A casserole dish with chicken enchilada bake.
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This chicken tortilla casserole features beans and butternut squash. It’s a delicious dinner with layers of chicken, beans, roasted butternut squash, and tortillas. Get the recipeChicken Tortilla Casserole

Santa Fe Chicken

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This Santa Fe chicken recipe features seasoned chicken breasts topped with black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, and melted cheese. It’s a quick and delicious 30-minute one-skillet dinner that the whole family will love. Get the recipeSanta Fe Chicken

Taco Potato Casserole

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This taco potato casserole with ground beef is a hearty, flavorful blend of Tex-Mex and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and shredded cheese, it’s an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Get the recipe: Taco Potato Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef enchilada casserole on a plate.
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Easy to make flavorful beef enchilada casserole is family friendly and perfect for weeknight dinners. Filled with ground beef, black beans, enchilada sauce and cheese. Get the recipe: Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ground Beef Taco Salad

A healthy taco salad topped with guacamole.
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Looking for a dinner salad option? Try this healthy taco salad with ground beef. Packed with protein and flavor, this layered taco salad is a go-to favorite for those busy weeknights. Get the recipeTaco Salad

Ground Beef Taco Casserole

A scoop of ground beef taco casserole.
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Tacos are life, right? This ground beef taco casserole is basically all your fave taco flavors in one simple, delicious dish with beef, crispy chips, and a dreamy sour cream layer. Get the recipe: Ground Beef Taco Casserole

Ground Beef Burrito Skillet

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Craving a beef burrito? This ground beef burrito skillet has all the delicious flavors in a simple, one-skillet meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect dinner for busy nights. Get the RecipeGround Beef Burrito Skillet

Walking Taco Casserole

A plate of Walking Taco Casserole.
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Remember those tasty walking tacos from back in the day? This walking taco casserole brings all that nostalgia and flavor to the table, making it the perfect quick and satisfying dinner option. Get the recipe: Walking Taco Casserole

Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa

A plate of Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa.
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These easy grilled shrimp tacos with avocado mango salsa come together in no time using fresh, tasty ingredients, and they’re perfect for any night of the week. Whether you’re hosting dinner or just chilling in your pajamas, these tacos have you covered.  Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa

Beefy Tex-Mex Rice Casserole

A casserole dish with tex mex beef casserole.
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This easy Tex-Mex casserole is a crowd-pleaser that I make often. It’s a cheesy, baked dish with ground beef and beans, providing a filling, protein-packed meal that’s also gluten-free. Get the recipe: Tex Mex Rice Casserole

Loaded Veggie Nachos

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Ditch the basic nachos and level up with these loaded veggie ones. Packed with colorful veggies and melty cheese, these vegetarian sheet pan nachos are sure to impress. Get the recipe: Loaded Veggie Nachos

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