Enjoy authentic Mexican food with these traditional Mexican dishes

by John Griffith
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Mexican cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It relies on techniques and skills which have been developed for thousands of years. What’s more, Mexican food is traditionally prepared with ingredients, grown in Mexico or ones, which have been brought to the country by the Spanish conquistadors. Nowadays, you can see Mexican food everywhere. Which is why, today, we are going to show you 10 recipes for traditional Mexican dishes you need to try and recreate right now. So, expand your recipe collection with authentic Mexican food recipes.

Recipe #1 – Chicken quesadilla

How to make quesadillas – one of the most famous Mexican dishes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 400gr chicken fillet
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • tortillas
  • butter
  • mozzarella
  • grated cheddar
  • sweet corn
  • fresh parsley
  • guacamole

Trust us, this is one of the most delicious recipes out there

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In a pan heat oil and add the chicken, salt, pepper, cumin and red pepper

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Leave the middle of the pan empty and add the onion and peppers

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Cook until the chicken is tender and the veggies are ready

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Grill a tortilla, covered with butter in a grill pan on both sides

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Add the mozzarella, cheddar, chicken and veggies, corn and top with mozzarella and cheddar again

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Fold in half and keep grilling until the cheese has melted

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Garnish with chopped parsley

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Cut into triangles

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Serve with a delicious guacamole dip

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Source: Archzine Studio

Recipe #2 – chicken fajitas

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How to make fajitas – authentic Mexican food

Ingredients:

For the meat and marinade:

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder

For the onions and peppers:

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil, divided
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 large poblano pepper
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 1 pinch of salt

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Instructions:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients for the marinade and add the chicken breast sliced into thin strips. Cover and set aside.
  2. In a skillet heat 1 tbsp of oil and add the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt. Cook until the veggies are soft, then transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
  3. To the same skillet heat another tbsp of oil and add the chicken strips. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the veggies back to the skillet, toss and remove from heat.
  5. Serve with tortillas and guacamole dip.

This looks so delicious

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Source: Isabel Eats

Recipe #3 – nachos

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Mexican food recipes – how to make nachos

  • 1 bag of tortilla chips

For the meat filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 4-oz. can diced green chilis
  • 15-oz can black beans
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning

Toppings:

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups pico de gallo

Step by step tutorial

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. On a 18×13-inch baking sheet spread out the tortillas.
  3. In a skillet heat olive oil and add the beef. Cook while tossing occasionally. Remove the excess fat.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, black beans, green chiles and taco seasoning.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the tortilla chips. Sprinkle with the cheeses.
  6. Bake for about 6 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  7. Garnish with pico de gallo, avocados and sour cream.

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Source: Cooking Classy

Recipe #4 – tamales

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Traditional Mexican dishes – how to make tamales

Ingredients:

  • 1 pkg dried corn husks
  • 6 cups masa harina
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 6 cups chicken or veggie stock
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 cups filling of your choice
  • 1 cup salsa

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Instructions:

  1. Soak the corn husks into warm water for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl of a stand mixer, mix the masa marina, salt and baking powder. Add the oil and beat on low speed. Gradually add the stock and keep beating on low speed. When the stock is fully incorporated beat on medium speed for 10 minutes. Cover the bowl with damp paper towel and refrigerate.
  3. To assemble the tamales lay the corn husks flat on a surface. Spread the masa on the corn husks and use a spoon to spread it into a rectangle. Add the filling to the center of the masa then fold the corn husk in half vertically. Wrap the corn husk into a burrito and tie the tamale together.
  4. Steam the tamales in a steamer basket in a stockpot for about 30 minutes.

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Source: Gimme Some Oven

Recipe #5 – enchiladas

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Mexican dinner ideas – how to make enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 4-oz. can green chiles
  • salt an pepper
  • 15-oz. can black beans
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 batch red enchilada sauce

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375° and prepare the enchilada sauce.
  2. In a pan heat oil and saute the onion for 3 minutes. Add the chicken, green chiles, salt and pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes. Add the beans and mix well. Remove from heat.
  3. Assemble the enchiladas by laying out a tortilla and spreading 2 tbsp of sauce on it. Add the chicken mixture in the middle and sprinkle with cheese. Roll up the tortilla and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking sheet.
  4. Arrange the enchiladas in the baking dish and cover with the sauce and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

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Source: Gimme Some Oven

Recipe #6 – chicken tacos

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Authentic Mexican recipes – how to make tacos

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For the tacos:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 24 corn tortillas
  • pico de gallo
  • queso fresco

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Instructions:

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and toss in the chicken thighs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet cook the marinated chicken for 7 minutes on each side.
  3. Warm up the tortillas, cut the chicken into small pieces. Serve in the tortillas with salsa and cheese.

Simple, easy and delicious

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Source: Isabel Eats

Recipe #7 – guacamole

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How to make guacamole – the perfect addition to Mexican dishes

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup diced white onions
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 tsp salt

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Instructions:

  1. Mash the avocados in a bowl.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Voila!

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Source: Isabel Eats

Recipe #8 – huevos rancheros

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Best Mexican dishes – how to make huevos rancheros

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 6-inch tortilla
  • 1/4 cup black beans
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 avocado
  • salt and pepper
  • hot sauce

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Instructions:

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the tortilla for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from the skillet.
  2. In the same skillet fry the egg.
  3. In a plate lay out the tortilla and add the black beans and fried egg. Top with tomato, cilantro, cheese and avocado. Finally, season with salt and pepper and a dash of hot sauce.

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Source: Downshiftology

Recipe #9 – Mexican rice

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How to make Mexican rice

Ingredients:

  • 3 tsbp olive oil
  • 2 cup rice
  • 1 roma tomtoe
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • salt

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Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a skillet, add the rice and saute for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the water, tomato paste and salt and stir until the paste has fully dissolved.
  4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered. Cook for about 20 minutes.

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Source: Isabel Eats

Recipe #10 – vegan burritos

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How to make burritos – vegan burrito recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Spanish rice
  • 2 portobello mushrooms
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 15-oz cans black beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 avocado
  • 4 large tortillas

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Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a skillet and saute the veggies for 7 minutes. Add the black beans, garlic and onion powder, cumin, paprika,salt, lime juice and 2 tbsp water. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Mash the avocado and season it with salt.
  3. On a plate spread the tortilla and top with rice in the center. Layer with veggie mixture and avocado. Fold in half over the filling, tuck them around and underneath the filling to form a tight roll. Fold in each side and roll up. Finally, cut up in half.

Delicious, nutritious and healthy

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Source: A couple cooks

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John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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