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Ground beef, shredded beef, or even carne asada – this collection features all of our most popular Mexican beef recipes!
Beef Up Your Mexican Dishes
Beef, it’s what’s for dinner!
A lot of our Mexican dishes use chicken but trust us, beef is just as delicious in these flavorful dishes! From family favorites like ground beef tacos and beef enchiladas, there’s nothing better than tender carnitas in warm flour tortillas. We’ve rounded up all of the hits – just add rice, beans, and pico de gallo!
These recipes use ground beef, shredded beef, and freshly cooked and sliced beef. So depending on what you have on hand, there are plenty of options!
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1 Beef Flautas
Beef Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes
These crispy beef flautas have been enjoyed for generations – they're fried to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
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2 Beef Empanadas Recipe
Beef Empanadas Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Beef empanadas are crispy, airy tacos made from dough and filled with shredded beef. They are a favorite Mexican dish!
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3 Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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4 Fry Bread
Fry Bread
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Crispy, golden fry bread—also known as Navajo Tacos—is a versatile treat perfect for sweet or savory toppings. This easy, authentic recipe delivers light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious fried dough!
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5 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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6 Albondigas Recipe
Albondigas Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Handed down for generations, there's nothing better than Great Grandma's famous albondigas soup!
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7 Taco Pie Recipe
Taco Pie Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
If you're a fan of Mexican casserole and taco salads you'll love this taco pie! With a flaky crust, it's a delicious twist on tacos!
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8 Nachos Recipe
Nachos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
When feeding a crowd, this sheet pan nachos recipe is a must! It's quick, easy, and completely customizable!
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9 Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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10 Beef Enchiladas
Beef Enchiladas
Total Time: 30 minutes
Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
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11 Taco Salad Recipe
Taco Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Our favorite taco meat recipe is perfectly spiced and completely customizable to your taste. Enjoy it with your favorite Mexican dishes!
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12 Loaded Nachos Recipe
Loaded Nachos Recipe
Total Time: 27 minutes
This piled-high loaded nachos recipe is the perfect game-day food or appetizer -customize it with your favorite toppings!
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13 Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!
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14 Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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15 Tamale Pie Recipe
Tamale Pie Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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16 Frito Pie Recipe
Frito Pie Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
Our beyond-simple Frito pie recipe is packed with creamy and crunchy textures and big taco-style flavors the entire family will love!
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17 Taco Pizza Recipe
Taco Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This delicious, Homemade Taco Pizza is simple and on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s topped with meat, beans, cheese and more making it flavorful and easy to customize based on all the flavors you love most.
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18 Taco Bowl
Taco Bowl
Total Time: 40 minutes
This quick & simple taco bowl is filled with fresh ingredients and topped with a creamy cilantro dressing. It's a perfect taco twist.
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19 Dorito Casserole Recipe
Dorito Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
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20 Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco Stuffed Shells
Total Time: 50 minutes
A twist on a classic, taco stuffed shells meld the best of two cuisines into one delectable dish with just the right amount of spice!!
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21 Carne Asada Street Tacos
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Carne asada street tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings – customizable and delicious!
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22 Fajita Recipe
Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
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23 Mexican Beef Stew Recipe
Mexican Beef Stew Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
This Mexican Beef Stew is a twist on a classic stew recipe. It's hearty, comforting, and filled with vegetables and tender beef.
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24 Green Chile Burritos Recipe
Green Chile Burritos Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
The easiest Green Chile Burritos require just a few ingredients, including a seasoned chuck roast and 505 green chile sauce!
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25 Steak Taco Recipe
Steak Taco Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
This steak taco recipe is marinated to perfection and bursting with fresh flavor! They're quick and easy for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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26 Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep, this beef slow cooker barbacoa is tender, savory, and perfect for filling tacos or burritos!
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27 Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Total Time: 48 minutes
This copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza is supremely flavorful and delicious. It cooks in minutes, perfect for any night of the week!
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28 Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This homemade Crunchwrap Supreme is crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. The best fast-food copycat made fresh in your own kitchen!
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29 Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 28 minutes
Walking tacos are an easy grab-and-go meal that is full of flavor! They are no mess, easy to make, and perfect for large gatherings!!
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