37 taco recipes

Blackened chicken mini tacos with a bold paprika-pepper spice rub, shredded and served in crispy shells with homemade pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. A fun, build-your-own taco spread.

Tastes delicious when filled with very lean beef cooked with a little green pepper, lean shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and a good shot of hot sauce. Of course a nice Mexican beer with it makes it extra good.

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!

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

Easy Mexican rice with carrots, peas, picante sauce and canned tomatoes with green chilies. A one-pot vegetarian side dish that's ready in under an hour.

These delicious tortilla pizzas are quick and easy to make, they are great for a week day dinner when you don't want to spend too much time preparing dinner.

Make-ahead gazpacho with a Mexican twist: chilled tomato soup brightened with green taco sauce, cucumber, bell pepper, and scallions. A quick simmer melds the flavors before chilling for a sharper, deeper bowl.

My family of 3 boys and my husband refuse to eat anything "healthy"...well I made this tvp chili, but did not tell them what was in it. Well between the 4 of them they finished the pot. So excellent!! Easily used to "fool" non vegetarians!

Super nachos with a quick stovetop cheese sauce made from nacho cheese, milk, and chili powder poured over tortilla chips and topped with sliced jalapenos. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Pollo Loco-style citrus chicken marinade with fresh lemon, lime, orange juice, cilantro, and Mexican taco seasoning. Soak up to four hours and grill for juicy, tangy chicken.

Vegan Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, taco seasoning, and tomato paste baked until thick and hearty. High-protein, budget-friendly, and packed with Southwestern flavor without any meat or dairy.

Grilled emu burgers seasoned with taco spices and topped with cheddar, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato. A lean, red-meat alternative with bold Mexican-inspired flavor.

Mexican lentil casserole with brown rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning, and chili powder. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main dish baked until set.

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.

Easy quesadillas layer refried beans, Mexican cheese blend, and taco sauce between flour tortillas, microwaved until melty. A 10-minute snack or appetizer for game day, kids, or late-night cravings.

Cheap and easy three-bean and hominy stew with pinto beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, hominy, and taco seasoning. The dump-and-heat vegetarian pantry stew for hungry crowds on a tight budget.