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Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and taco seasoning; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Divide pizza dough in half. Flatten each half into a thin crust and place onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
  5. 5 While the crusts are baking, mix pizza sauce, cumin, and salt together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Remove crusts from the oven and spread 1/2 of the sauce mixture over each one. Sprinkle beef and Cheddar evenly over top. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and the crusts are crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes.

By James Martin

Tex-Mex Tuna Salad
Lunch Mexican

Tex-Mex Tuna Salad

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
  3. 3 Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

By Jackie

Southwestern Summer Salad
Lunch Mexican

Southwestern Summer Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange tomato slices on a platter; sprinkle with lime juice.
  2. 2 Warm oil in a small pan over moderate heat. Add cumin, fennel and chili pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, discard pod and cool.
  3. 3 Spoon seasoned oil over tomatoes, sprinkle with cilantro, salt and pepper.

By Jackie

Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Lunch Mexican

Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

By unsane1047

Cucumber, Mango, and Black Bean Salad
Lunch Mexican

Cucumber, Mango, and Black Bean Salad

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black beans, cumin, and water in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in black beans. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator before serving.

By Chrissy

Bean Salad
Lunch Mexican

Bean Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse canned beans in a colander under running water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine beans and corn in a large bowl; add salsa, chili powder, oil, cumin, and lime juice and toss until evenly combined. Sprinkle with parsley.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator before serving, 1 hour.

By HEATHERANNE23

Creamy Taco Soup
Lunch Mexican

Creamy Taco Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir ground beef, onion, and garlic together in a large pot on medium heat until beef is brown and crumbly, and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain; discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add cream cheese to the pot; stir until melted, and no chunks remain. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes and juices, green chiles, cream, and salt.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and cook until heated through, about 30 minutes; do not boil or mixture may curdle.

By SandyR

Mexican-Style Black Bean and Corn Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican-Style Black Bean and Corn Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together black beans, avocados, corn, red bell pepper, picante sauce, cilantro, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and cumin in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 1 hour.

By smcvey

Black Bean Tacos
Lunch Mexican

Black Bean Tacos

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir black beans, green salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin with the onion. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture at a simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Serve with taco shells, Mexican cheese blend, tomato, avocado, and shredded lettuce.

By Courtney LeClaire

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa
Lunch Mexican

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salsa

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cumin. Add broth, corn, onion, salsa, lemon juice, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Break up tortilla chips into individual bowls; ladle soup over chips. Top each with Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

By Betty

Mexican Bean and Rice Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine brown rice, corn, kidney beans, black beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, lime zest and juice, cumin, and garlic in a large bowl; gently toss until well mixed. Season with salt.
  2. 2 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.

By TaraV1976

Mexican Cucumber Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Cucumber Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes, corn, cucumber, bell peppers, and red wine vinegar into a large serving bowl. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, cumin, cilantro, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
  2. 2 Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By ECUADORITA

Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Lunch Mexican

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover the pot, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Fluff couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Red Enchilada Sauce
Lunch Mexican

Red Enchilada Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  2. 2 Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

By Sara

Kelly's Black Bean Salad
Lunch Mexican

Kelly's Black Bean Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl. Whisk oil into tomato mixture to make a dressing.
  3. 3 Stir rice, black beans, and corn together in a bowl; toss with dressing until well-coated.

By Chelsea

Mexican Mango Salad
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Mango Salad

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine avocados, tomatoes, mango, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, red onion, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Toss until salad is evenly mixed.
  2. 2 Make dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sugar, red pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until blended.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad; toss briefly and serve.

By SherriRD

Vegetarian Tortilla Stew
Lunch Mexican

Vegetarian Tortilla Stew

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pot, mix the enchilada sauce and water. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the liquid, and season with garlic powder, chile powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Mix in the beans, tomatoes, and corn. Simmer until heated through. Mix in vegetarian chicken and tortillas, and cook until heated through. Stir in cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

By Mindy

Mexican Chicken Soup
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Chicken Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay chicken breasts evenly onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix.
  3. 3 Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow to cool enough to handle, then shred or cut into strips.
  4. 4 While chicken is cooking, warm oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions and celery in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Add remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Add chicken, tomatoes, and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve soup hot topped with cheese, tortilla chips, and avocado.

By Rillene N

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch Mexican

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender and beginning to get some color, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in masa harina and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and stir until well blended. Add chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce, chile peppers, chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until well blended and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add Mexican cheddar, one handful at a time. As it melts into the soup, add a little more until all has been added and is incorporated. Adjust salt and other seasonings as needed.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Mexican Shredded Chicken Soup
Lunch Mexican

Mexican Shredded Chicken Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add black beans, hominy, chicken, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. Simmer until heated through, at least 10 minutes.

By Debence

Baja Salad
Lunch Mexican

Baja Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese, onion, corn, and black beans in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle tortilla chips over salad.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

By startrooper3000

Black Bean and Rice Burritos
Lunch Mexican

Black Bean and Rice Burritos

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in melted butter until onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and let melt. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, and nutmeg; cook, stirring often, for 2 more minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in black beans and tomato sauce, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro. Let sit until cilantro wilts, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Fill warm tortillas with bean mixture and rice.

By Bobikel

Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot
Lunch Mexican

Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, diced tomatoes and chiles, chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select the Poultry setting according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return chicken to soup. Ladle into individual bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips.

By Penny Momma

Spicy Albondigas
Lunch Mexican

Spicy Albondigas

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
85 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, uncooked rice, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Start the soup: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, form 1 1/2-tablespoon portions of the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. 4 When chicken broth is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Drop in meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced chiles; stir in carrots, celery, onion, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Simmer soup until vegetables are cooked and flavors are blended, about 1 hour.

By Punky

Kiki's Mexican Chicken Salad
Lunch Mexican

Kiki's Mexican Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, gently mix chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, jicama, red onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

By KIKI810

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL
Lunch Mexican

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, broth, corn, pinto beans, both cans of diced tomatoes, condensed soup, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook until heated through and flavors meld, at least 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream.

By CaliTexan

Chicken Tomatillo Soup
Lunch Mexican

Chicken Tomatillo Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Hatch chiles and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatillos, broth, and diced tomatoes and green chiles; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Add chicken, pinto beans, corn, taco seasoning, chicken base, and cumin and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Yoly