46 tex mex recipes

Real-deal Tex-Mex fajitas with skirt steak rubbed in cumin and red chile, marinated in lime juice and pickled jalapenos, then seared screaming hot. Charred outside, pink inside, wrapped in warm tortillas.

Texas caviar made with black-eyed peas, colorful bell peppers, jalapeño, and red onion. A quick, crowd-pleasing Southern dip or side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Tex-Mex deviled eggs with fresh cilantro, serrano chile, scallions, and shredded cheddar. A southwestern twist on the classic deviled egg with a gentle kick and chili powder dusting.

Tex-Mex tortilla stack: flour tortillas layered with shredded chicken, jicama, refried beans, avocado dip, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese. A no-cook cake-style casserole cut into wedges.

Cumin-rubbed turkey tenderloin steaks pan-seared and topped with flash-cooked zucchini, tomatoes, and green chilies. A lean, diabetic-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.

Slow cooker Tex-Mex chicken and rice with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Dump it in, set it, and serve 8 hungry people tonight.

Store bought chili powder lacks authentic flavor. We like to make our own homemade chili powder which adds a tremendous boost to Chili, Tex-Mex or Mexican recipes.

Crockpot black bean tortilla soup that simmers all day on enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Finished with crisp homemade baked tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.

A creative fusion filling that brings together Middle Eastern hummus and Mexican tamales. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce blended into a thick paste, then wrapped in corn husks.

There is no need to purchase the ready-made packet. Here's a quick and easy homemade Taco seasoning mix.

Fresh red onion salsa with ripe tomatoes, cilantro, and parsley. A no-cook chunky salsa that's bright, herbaceous, and ready in 10 minutes flat.

Smoky, tangy Texas pit barbecue sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this bold homemade BBQ sauce brings authentic Lone Star flavor to ribs, brisket, chicken, and more.

"SOUTH TO NORTH -- `Everything' Salsa Adds Zing to, Well, Everything." Jacqueline Higuera McMahan

The grilled chicken adds the "pop" to this traditional tex-mex recipe. I made this on game day for my boyfriend and me, and it was a hit!

Meatless bulgur tamales wrap a savory filling of cracked wheat, tomatoes, pepper, and brown rice miso inside masa dough and corn husks. A hearty vegetarian Tex-Mex classic with deep umami and no meat required.

Five-alarm salsa made with tomato purée, green chilies, onion, garlic, and lime, then water-bath canned for shelf-stable pantry heat. Five ingredients, two pints, serious kick.