Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos
Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green...
Fantastic Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas are my favorite dish when I'm at a Mexican restaurant, so I decided to try making them at home....
Creamy Seafood Enchiladas
Shrimp and crab cooked with a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser,...
Steak Fajitas
Zesty salsa and tender strips of steak make these traditional fajitas extra special. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Microwave Classic Chili
For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...
Green Bean Chili
This unexpected twist gives classic chili a summery makeover. Green bean chili is bold, beefy and zesty, and it might...
Beef Skillet Supper
Sometimes I'll make extra of this comforting, noodle-y supper to guarantee leftovers. It's a great take-along dish for work or...
Ham and Bean Chili
Leftover ham gets an unusual treatment from Carol Forcum of Marion, Illinois in this creative chili blend that features three...
Barbecued Taco Salad
Don't expect the typical spicy flavor of other taco salads. Barbecue sauce makes this version a little sweeter, which is...
Spicy Ground Beef Salad
This delicious salad doesn't skimp on or flavor. I make it often, especially on days when I'm pressed for time....
Cowboy Pasta Salad
Cowboy pasta salad uses southwestern flavors, ground beef and rotini to create a Tex-Mex pasta salad mashup.
Jalapeno Swiss Burgers
Mexican culture greatly influences our cuisine, and we eat a lot of spicy foods. In this recipe, the mellow flavor...
Hamburger Rice Soup
The aroma of this soup simmering on the stove makes the kitchen smell so good! My family agrees the second...
Spicy Chili
Bring out your largest saucepan, because this spicy chili packs some big flavors. One pot is all you need, though,...
Baked Beefy Spanish Rice
This recipe came from my husband's grandmother. It's quick to make and very tasty. Hearty helpings of this specially seasoned...
Taco Rice
Our classic meal-in-a-skillet taco rice recipe is a quick solution if you’re in a hurry, but can also provide the...
Kidney Beans and Rice
I developed this recipe while working for a rehabilitation home. It was a success with everyone who tried it. I...
Southwest Skillet
I was born and raised on a farm and still live on one with my husband and kids. We build...
Spanish Spirals
I usually cook for only me and my husband, so I try to scale down most recipes. But I make...
Taco Pasta Shells
I tease my family that we have to save leftovers of this dish for my lunch the next day. This...
Taco Twists
Why serve tacos only in ordinary flour or corn tortillas? For a mouthwatering change of pace, bake the taco beef...
Green Chili Flautas
This recipe has always been a great success at potlucks, especially when we lived in New Mexico. You can assemble...
Crispy Fried Tacos
My mother has been making these for more than 30 years. Frying the tacos makes them extra crispy and delicious....
Cheesy Chimichangas
When I was growing up, our family would travel from our home in New York to visit Grandma in Arizona....
Spanish Rice Enchiladas
My husband and son love ground geef in every way. It's versatile and delicious in so many recipes. With an...
Seasoned Taco Meat
I got this recipe from the restaurant where I work. It's famous in our town for the blend of seasonings,...
Southwestern Taco Salad
I came across this recipe while spending a winter in Arizona. Now as soon as we return home each spring,...
Quick Black Bean Burritos
My husband and I took a batch of these burritos to friends of ours who moved into a new home....
Baked Nachos
My family loves any type of Mexican food, so I'm always in search of something different. In this recipe, nachos...