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Grandma's Easy Turkey Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Grandma's Easy Turkey Taco Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Mix in taco seasoning mix as directed on package. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Combine the turkey, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large bowl. Toss with salad dressing. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving.

By Jennifer Wood Anastasia

Easy Doritos Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Easy Doritos Taco Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease; stir taco seasoning into beef. Cool beef mixture.
  2. 2 Combine beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, Italian dressing, and onion in a large bowl. Chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Gently stir in lettuce and tortilla chips just before serving.

By JessicaStrayer

Leftover Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch Mexican

Leftover Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine condensed soup, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and Southwest seasoning in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. 2 Add chicken, 1 1/4 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, cooked rice, and corn. Mix until well combined. Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and ladle into bowls. Top each bowl with remaining cheese and 3 tortilla chips.

By bprimeau

Beef Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Beef Taco Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and discard grease. Add taco seasoning mix and prepare according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Combine cooled beef mixture, lettuce, onion, bell pepper, cheese, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large serving bowl. Add enough dressing to coat; mix well and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

By Susan

Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch Mexican

Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain canned chicken and save 1 cup broth.
  2. 2 Combine chicken and broth with black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cream cheese, and onion in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Soup function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir well and serve. Top with mozzarella, tortilla chips, and green onions.

By Gary Michael Hess

Julie's Mexican Salad Inspiration
Lunch Mexican

Julie's Mexican Salad Inspiration

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Layer lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, green onions, cilantro, green bell pepper, avocado, Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, in this order, in a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Stir ranch-style dressing and salsa together in a bowl; pour over salad.

By Pamela Allen Kennedy

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

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

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 Dorito Taco Salad
Lunch Mexican

Spicy Dorito Taco Salad

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat; cook until beef is brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes, breaking up beef into chunks as it cooks. Drain excess grease, remove from heat, and cool.
  2. 2 Toss lettuce, tortilla chips, cheese, beans, tomato, onion, and jalapeño in a large bowl. Stir in beef until well combined.
  3. 3 Whisk oil, sugar, ketchup, taco seasoning, vinegar, and Worcestershire together in a bowl until sugar dissolves; pour over salad and toss to coat.

By Lora R

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

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Lunch

Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix condensed soup, corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chicken, milk, and Cheddar cheese together in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Ladle into bowls and top individual servings with tortilla chips.

By edlong1121

Quick Turkey Taco Salad
Lunch

Quick Turkey Taco Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; season with taco seasoning mix. Add green bell pepper; cook and stir until pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange salad greens onto 2 plates. Top greens with tortilla chips, cheese, and onion. Spoon turkey over the each salad. Top with salsa and sour cream.

By Chris Heins

Western Salad
Lunch

Western Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the shredded lettuce in a large, flat dish. Layer with cucumbers, green onions, green bell pepper, cauliflower, baby carrots, broccoli, and radishes. Pour drained beans over the vegetables. Cover with Ranch-style dressing, and top with nacho-flavor tortilla chips. Cover, and chill until serving.

By Leslie Spargo

Healthier Taco Salad
Lunch

Healthier Taco Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease, and return beef to the skillet. Add tomato juice, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer gently, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Break tortilla chips into bowls and top with the ground beef mixture. Finish with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

By Angela

Southwest Chicken Salad Bento Box
Lunch

Southwest Chicken Salad Bento Box

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, black beans, corn, Cheddar cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno in a large bowl; toss well. Add ranch dressing, chipotle pepper, and 2 tablespoons reserved adobo sauce. Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Serve chicken salad in a bento box, using a silicone muffin cup. Fill other compartments with sweet peppers, tortilla chips, and mixed berries.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Chicken-Tomatillo Soup
Lunch American

Chicken-Tomatillo Soup

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, bell pepper, cumin, and salt in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove chicken and reserve 4 cups cooking broth in the pot. Remove and discard skin and bones; shred meat and set aside.
  3. 3 While the chicken is cooling, combine tomatillos and chile peppers in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the skins are soft, 5 to 8 minutes, being careful not to overcook. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Peel and chop finely.
  4. 4 Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, and garlic in a blender; process for 30 seconds, making a green sauce. Add sauce to reserved chicken broth. Add chicken and bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Divide tortilla chips between 4 bowls. Ladle chicken soup over chips, then top with Colby-Jack cheese, avocado, olives, and cilantro sprigs.

By quilesj

The Best Kale Salad
Lunch American

The Best Kale Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kale in a large serving bowl; add 1 teaspoon olive oil and 2 pinches salt. Gently massage oil and salt into kale. Set aside to allow kale to soften, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 To make the dressing: Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper for vinaigrette in a plastic or glass container with a lid. Cover the container and vigorously shake until dressing is light yellow and evenly combined.
  3. 3 Layer carrots, roasted corn, tortilla chips, almonds, and smoked cheese on top of kale.
  4. 4 Drizzle vinaigrette over salad; mix with tongs until evenly distributed. Gently stir chopped eggs into salad.

By Alli Shircliff

Italian Taco Salad
Mexican

Italian Taco Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tortilla chips, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and salad greens. Toss with Italian dressing until evenly coated, and serve.

By Blayne

Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans
Appetizer Mexican

Chicken Nachos with Refried Beans

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Arrange tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spread refried beans over chips; layer on chicken and jalapeños. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 minutes.

By Jennifer Dunn

Chili Cheese Dip
Appetizer Mexican

Chili Cheese Dip

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a microwave-safe dish. Spread a layer of chili over cream cheese. Finish with a layer of shredded Cheddar cheese.
  2. 2 Microwave until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Serve with spicy nacho tortilla chips.

By Kathy Rogers

Baked BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Baked BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread tortilla chips across the bottom of a sheet pan. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Spread pulled pork evenly on top. Spoon BBQ sauce over pork and top with red onions.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with chopped pickles and serve.

By Chef Mo

Italian Nachos Restaurant-Style
Appetizer Mexican

Italian Nachos Restaurant-Style

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink; drain.
  3. 3 Arrange the tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and banana peppers. Place nachos under the preheated broiler until the cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

By reneeg

Easy Tortilla Soup
Mexican

Easy Tortilla Soup

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine the soup, tomatoes and chilies and tomato sauce. Bring just to a boil and remove from heat. Place some tortilla chips in the bottom of an individual bowl and sprinkle cheese over the chips. Pour soup over the chips and cheese.

By Pat

Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa
Appetizer Mexican

Mexican Charred Tomatillo Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a heavy cast iron grill pan or griddle with aluminum foil and place over high heat.
  2. 2 Arrange tomatillos, chiles de arbol, and garlic in a single layer on top. Grill until chiles are blackened, turning as necessary, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Continue grilling tomatillos and garlic until they are evenly blackened, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Peel garlic and place in a mortar and pestle. Season with salt and pound into a thick paste. Add chiles; pound until smooth. Add as many tomatillos as you can fit in your mortar; pound until chunky. Transfer salsa to a bowl. Repeat with remaining tomatillos, mixing them into the bowl of salsa in batches. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

By Sony

Sue's Taco Salad
Mexican

Sue's Taco Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until well done; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Place chips into a large bowl; crush them into bite-sized pieces. Combine with seasoned meat, cheese, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onions.
  3. 3 Pour dressing on top; toss to coat.

By SUE CASE

Tamale Casserole
Dinner Mexican

Tamale Casserole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Unwrap tamales and cut into thick chunks. Place a portion of the chopped tamales in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Then layer the onions, cheese, tortilla chips and chili without beans.
  3. 3 Repeat this until all ingredients are used, topping off with cheese and chips. Then sprinkle with the water.
  4. 4 Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.

By Stinger

Jen's Nachos
Appetizer Mexican

Jen's Nachos

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown beef in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Drain the fat from the pan once the meat is browned.
  2. 2 Mix Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, corn and barbecue sauce into the meat. Heat this mixture, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 While the mixture is heating, make beds of chips onto 4 plates. Pour the hot mixture over the chips. Enjoy!

By Jenzy Nester

Taco Pie
Dinner Mexican

Taco Pie

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a 9-inch square pan and bake according to package directions.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning.
  4. 4 Spoon beef filling into prebaked crust; add a layer of sour cream and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with crushed nacho chips.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Stephanie

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Dinner Mexican

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange jalapeno peppers, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil jalapeno peppers in the preheated oven until skins are bubbling and blackened, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a resealable plastic bag; seal. Allow peppers to steam in bag to help loosen skins, about 20 minutes. Carefully open bag, pull skins off peppers, and chop peppers.
  4. 4 Spread half the butter onto 1 side of each tortilla. Spread half the cream cheese onto the other side of each tortilla. Sprinkle half the jalapeno peppers, half the Mexican cheese blend, and half the tortilla chips over the cream cheese-side of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half over the fillings with butter-side on the outside.
  5. 5 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with second quesadilla.

By laurieish