36 Mexican-inspired recipes for dinner tonight (2024)

We have everything from beef empanadas and guacamole with chips to start, all the way to nachos, burritos and a Mexican tortilla pie. Whatever your fancy, Mexican is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps

Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps

Looking for delicious and easy snack? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps.

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Mexican-style rice and beans

Hearty and delicious.

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Chicken enchilada bake

Chicken enchilada bake

This gooey, chicken enchilada bake makes a delicious weeknight meal. This classic Mexican dish is perfect for family meals or a special occasion.

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Quesadillas with guacamole

Quesadillas with guacamole

With a fragrant chicken filling these Mexican toasted sandwiches made with flour tortilla make a great starter for your Mexican feast or easy lunch

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Shredded pork chimichanga

Shredded pork chimichanga

You may have tried the nachos, enchiladas and burritos but now’s the time to branch out with these deep-fried tortilla-wrapped pork delights.

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Mexican rice and beans

Mexican rice and beans

Full of authentic Mexican spices and hearty beans, this can be enjoyed own its own for a vegetarian lunch or dinner, or a filling side with meat.

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Mexican-style grilled corn

Mexican-style grilled corn

Warm, buttery grilled corn is brilliant topped with creamy mayonnaise and shaved pecorino cheese in this Mexican style recipe. Serve as a side with grilled meat and fresh salads.

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Chicken mole

Chicken mole

Mole is a Mexican dish packed full of rich flavours of dark chocolate, spices and white wine. Now you can enjoy chocolate at every meal.

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Vegetarian nachos

This delicious vegetarian nachos recipe is loaded with red beans, mushrooms, corn and capsicum for a fully-loaded and delicious feed.

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Mexican beef corn salad wrap

Mexican beef wraps made from tender grilled steaks with with a vibrant corn salad and fragrant pepita sauce for a simple weeknight meal.

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Beef tacos

Beef tacos

Next time you have a gathering surprise your friends and loved ones with a Mexican taco platter and watch them disappear. Tasty and so easy to make.

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Beef empanadas

Full of flavour and a hint of spice, these beef empanadas are the ultimate snack or party food. Share them around the next time you entertain family and friends.

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Albondigas (Mexican-style meatballs)

Albondigas (Mexican-style meatballs)

These tasty Mexican/Spanish meatballs in a rich, flavourful tomato and bean sauce are a classic tapas dish. Serve with sour cream and tortilllas.

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Mexican beef tortillas

These fresh, zingy Mexican beef tortillas are loaded full of delicious, authentic flavour and pack a good amount of punch. These are sure to become a family favourite in no time!

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Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca

Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca

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Mexican pull-apart pork

Mexican pull-apart pork

Serve this tender pulled pork in tortillas topped with sour cream and coriander.

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Mexican kidney beans and sausages

Mexican kidney beans and sausages

With the help of a pressure cooker, this Mexican dish of tender chicken & chorizo sausages with kidney beans can be whipped up in no time.

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Shredded Mexican chicken and beans

Shredded Mexican chicken and beans

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

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Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

This traditional Mexican meat dish, where chocolate, chilli and beef are combined in a delicious, hearty casserole, is even more flavoursome in this gorgeous version of the recipe made in a slow cooker.

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Mexican beans with cornbread and avocado salsa

Mexican beans with cornbread and avocado salsa

A meat-free meal to feast on, these spicy Mexican beans with cornbread and avocado salsa are delicious.

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Mexican chicken tortillas

Take your taste buds to Mexico with these fresh and flavoursome Mexican chicken tortillas – they’re easy to make and great to whip up with the kids. They make a tasty lunch or dinner any night of the week!

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Chilli con carne

Chilli con carne

This spicy Mexican stew is a real crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Serve with rice, corn chips or on top of baked potatoes – just don’t forget the sour cream.

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Beef and bean nachos

Beef and bean nachos

Use pre-made chilli con carne to make cheesy beef and bean nachos topped with sour cream, tomato salsa and avocado.

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Corn and kidney bean quesadillas with tomato salsa

Corn and kidney bean quesadillas with tomato salsa

Stuff tortillas with cheese and vegetables and grill – kind of like a Mexican toasted sandwich and serve with a fresh tomato salsa.

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Beef and bean quesadilla stacks

Mexican beef and bean quesadilla stacks with a zesty guacamole

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Quick grilled nachos

Quick grilled nachos

Whip up this Mexican favourite in no time at all. Your family and friends will love sharing this big tray of vegetarian nachos, enjoying the oozy melted cheese, spicy tomato salsa and creamy avocado atop crunchy corn chips.

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Nachos with guacamole

Nachos with guacamole

You’ll win lots of friends with this luscious layered nachos recipe topped with fresh guacamole and sour cream.

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Lamb birria

This spicy and flavoursome lamb birria will excite your taste buds! Full of authentic spicy Mexican flavours, this lamb stew will have you coming back for more!

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Pumpkin and corn quesadilla with fresh tomato salsa

Fresh, wholesome dinners are always the most satisfying! Just like this pumpkin and corn quesadilla dish with fresh tomato salsa – healthy, nourishing and so delicious! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

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Carrot and cheese taco shells with chipotle pork

Carrot and cheese taco shells with chipotle pork

Homemade taco shells made from carrot and bitey cheese have a fraction the carbs of regular taco shells and exponentially tastier!

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Burrito salad bowl

Mexican made healthy with this fresh and vibrant vegetarian burrito bowl.

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Mexican beef pie

Staked with layers of crisp tortillas and spiced beef filling, our Mexican beef pie is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

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Mexican spicy fish soup

Mexican spicy fish soup

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Zucchini, black bean and corn enchiladas

Zucchini, black bean and corn enchiladas

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Rocket and tomato lamb burritos

Rocket and tomato lamb burritos

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Paprika and lime pork enchiladas

Paprika and lime pork enchiladas

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