Mexican Inspired Dishes

Big flavor, bold spices, and total comfort 🌮🇲🇽🔥

These Mexican-inspired dishes are easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or fun family meals.

Ingredients

🇲🇽 Mexican Spaghetti

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef

¼ cup yellow onions

¼ cup taco seasoning, (1 packet)

10 ounces Rotel tomatoes

8 ounces spaghetti noodles, uncooked

3 cups water

4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

½ cup cilantro, chopped

🇲🇽 Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 white onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound ground beef, lean or extra-lean

15 ounces corn kernels, drained and rinsed

15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

1 envelope taco seasoning (2 tablespoons)

14 ounces chunky salsa, mild or medium

1 cup minute rice, uncooked

1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided in half

🇲🇽 Elotes

6 ears of corn, husked and all silk removed

olive oil

sea salt, to taste

2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder

¼ to ⅓ cup cotija cheese, crumbled

¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Juice from 2 limes

Mexican Cream Sauce

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons sour cream

Juice from 1 lime

¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

¼ teaspoon salt

🇲🇽 Mexican Stuffed Shells

24 jumbo shells, cooked according to package directions

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion

1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

2 ounces mild taco seasoning

¾ cup water

16 ounces mild salsa, (your favorite brand)

2½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese

Taco sauce, optional garnish

🇲🇽 Mexican Lasagna

1 pound lean ground beef

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 ounce taco seasoning

½ cup water

4 ounces mild chopped green chilis

15 ounces seasoned black beans, excess liquid drained but NOT rinsed

17.5 ounces flour tortillas, 10 count (8-inch soft taco sized)

16 ounces mild chunky salsa

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Optional Garnish

Sour cream

Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced

🇲🇽 Mexican Meatloaf

2 pounds lean ground beef

½ cup whole milk

2 large eggs

1 packet taco seasoning (¼ cup)

1 cup white onion, finely chopped

4 ounces green chiles, drained

1 cup crushed tortilla chips

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1½ cups grated cheddar jack cheese (divided into 1 cup and ½ cup(

1 cup salsa (divided in half)

Chopped cilantro, for garnish