Mexican Dishes
A collection of flavorful Mexican dishes perfect for family gatherings or dinner nights.
Ingredients
For the Mexican Pizza
- 1 pound lean ground beef Browning the beef adds flavor.
- 2/3 cup water Use for cooking the beef.
- 1 ounce taco seasoning Adds flavor to the ground beef.
- 8 soft taco-size flour tortillas Used as the base for the pizza.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil For frying the tortillas.
- 16 ounces refried beans Spread on tortillas.
- 10 ounces red enchilada sauce To drizzle on top.
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese For topping.
- 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes Chopped for garnish.
- to taste sour cream For serving.
- to taste sliced black olives For garnish.
- to taste thin sliced green onions For garnish.
For the Easy Mexican Spaghetti
- 1/2 pound ground hamburger Cook thoroughly.
- 1/2 of a yellow onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1/2 of a 17.6 oz package of spaghetti Cook according to package instructions.
- 1/4 cup diced fire roasted tomatoes Adds flavor.
- 1 cup canned pinto beans Drained and rinsed.
- 1 cup canned corn Drained.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 container Campbell's Soups for Easy Cooking: Mexican Style Tomato
- 1 cup chunky-style salsa For topping.
- to taste green onion Chopped for garnish.
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese For topping.
For the Chicken Taco Casserole
- 20.1 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chunky-style salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 0.85 ounce chicken taco seasoning For flavor.
- 3 cups shredded white meat chicken Cooked and shredded.
- 15 ounces seasoned black beans Drained and rinsed.
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips Layered in the dish.
- 2.5 cups Colby jack cheese For topping.
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese For topping.
- to taste fresh cilantro For garnish.
For the Mexican Meatloaf
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup white onion Chopped.
- 4 ounces green chiles
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips For topping.
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1.5 cups grated cheddar jack cheese For topping.
- to taste chopped cilantro For garnish.
Instructions
Mexican Pizza
- Start by browning the ground beef in a pan, then drain the fat.
- Add water and taco seasoning to the beef.
- Heat the tortillas in vegetable oil until they are slightly crispy.
- On each tortilla, spread refried beans, the cooked beef mixture, red enchilada sauce, and sprinkle cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted.
- Top with Roma tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Easy Mexican Spaghetti
- Cook spaghetti according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped yellow onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground hamburger and cook it until it's brown.
- Mix in diced fire-roasted tomatoes, canned pinto beans, corn, and garlic powder.
- Combine this mix with the spaghetti.
- Top with shredded cheese, fresh avocado slices, and a bit of salsa before serving.
Chicken Taco Casserole
- In a bowl, mix cream soup, salsa, sour cream, and chicken taco seasoning.
- In a baking dish, layer crushed tortilla chips, shredded chicken, seasoned black beans, and a mix of cheeses.
- Pour the soup mixture over the top and bake until it's bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Mexican Meatloaf
- Combine lean ground beef, whole milk, eggs, taco seasoning, onion, and green chiles in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake until it's fully cooked through.
- Once done, top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese, then return it to the oven until the cheese melts.
- Serve with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Serve these dishes hot and fresh straight from the oven. Provide additional toppings like extra salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for customization. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.