Mexican main dish recipes costing less than $3.0 per serving

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Carnitas

Carnitas

Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds…

Sergio Hernandez
Jan 2009
Advanced
14 votes
28459 views
Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

A Delicious Heart Healthy Taco Casserole Recipe That Family And Friends Will Love. Source:…

1st Place Recipes
Feb 2011
Intermediate
14 votes
43214 views
Fish Tacos with Lime-cilantro salsa

Fish Tacos with Lime-cilantro salsa

Cumin, coriander, and paprika give these fish tacos a wonderfully warm flavor. The tangy sour cream, lime and…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2010
Intermediate
7 votes
14368 views
Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos

Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos

This is an easy slow cooker recipe that is delicious and versatile. Serve this as filler for any mexican dish,…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2011
Intermediate
7 votes
6795 views
Chicken Tamale Casserole

Chicken Tamale Casserole

A great family friendly recipe that is quick and easy, not to mention tasty! You could take out the chicken and it would still be great.

Michele Grason
Jul 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
7573 views
The Best Chile Rellenos Ever

The Best Chile Rellenos Ever

I love chile rellenos and this is a spectacular recipe - I use a little less cheese than you'll probably get in a restaurant, but it "feels" better…

Mihir Shah
Jul 2008
Advanced
5 votes
55553 views
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

Fix yourself a dang quesadilla.

Greg Winkler
Mar 2010
Advanced
4 votes
4187 views
Cheese & Onion Enchiladas with Tex-Mex Chili Gravy

Cheese & Onion Enchiladas with Tex-Mex Chili Gravy

This Tex-Mex dish is so easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand. I’ll show you how…

Foodiewife
Mar 2011
Advanced
4 votes
31837 views
Shredded Mojito Chicken Soft Tacos

Shredded Mojito Chicken Soft Tacos

Part of a dinner party menu on a budget!

Debi Shawcross
Mar 2010
Professional
4 votes
7837 views
Pozole

Pozole

An authentic Mexican soup, hearty and delicious

Rocio Herbert
Mar 2008
Intermediate
4 votes
11170 views
Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Yummy tacos in spicy green chili sauce! A couple of days ago I posted a recipe for my green chili salsa, well I…

Spicie Foodie
Feb 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
13439 views
Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2008
Advanced
4 votes
12726 views
Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

Seasoned chicken, corn tortillas, and black beans layered with a tangy enchilada sauce. Our kids love this…

Nancy Miyasaki
Feb 2011
Intermediate
4 votes
6887 views
Rustic Baked Chicken & Black Bean Tamale

Rustic Baked Chicken & Black Bean Tamale

Not all tamales are tiny packets steamed in corn husks. This is a traditional baked, not steamed, tamale that…

Ken Hulme
Oct 2008
Professional
4 votes
9404 views
Kimchi Fusion Tacos

Kimchi Fusion Tacos

This recipe describes how to make Kimchi Fusion Tacos. They are tacos with the slight twist of adding sautéed Kimchi. The Kimchi adds more spice…

Dr. JJ
Apr 2010
Beginner
3 votes
3748 views