IntermediateDinner
Seared Beef Short Rib with Red Mole & Roasted Root Vegetables
Tender braised rib in rich ancho-chocolate sauce, winter roots
920 cal · 54g protein · 110 min
Cuisine & meal · 50 recipes
Mexican-Style Dinner Recipes
Mexican-inspired dinner ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedDinner
Pato Salvaje Asado con Romesco de Avellana Tostada y Remolacha Chamuscada
Wild duck breast with roasted hazelnut romesco and charred beet ribbons
1279 cal · 67g protein · 52 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Breast with Poblano Cream Sauce
Golden seared chicken, rajas con crema pan sauce and cilantro rice
567 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Mole Negro Pan Sauce
Thick-cut turkey cutlet, dark chile-chocolate sauce, black beans
479 cal · 45g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Achiote-Glazed Short Rib with Charred Tomatillo Mojo, Crispy Yuca Fondant & Charred Spring Onion
Brined short rib seared and glazed in recado achiote, finished with silken green tomatillo emulsion, hand-cut fried yuca, charred alliums
825 cal · 11g protein · 205 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Corn Succotash & Chipotle Butter
Fish scales crisped, corn caramelized, rich chile butter
743 cal · 59g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Ancho Gastrique & Black Corn Purée
Perfectly rendered duck skin crowning a tender rare center, served with complex chile sauce
703 cal · 54g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Poblano Gastrique & Charred Baby Brassicas
rendered crispy skin, bright-spicy pan sauce, wilted seasonal greens
585 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedDinner
Costilla de Cordero Braseada con Mole Rojo de Otoño & Puré de Manzana Asada
Slow-braised lamb neck with spiced red chile sauce, roasted apple purée, crispy sage crumble
1286 cal · 56g protein · 175 min
SophisticatedDinner
Achiote-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Black Garlic & Crispy Tortilla Crackling
Spice-crusted fish, green chile sauce, burnt garlic oil, and toasted corn-tortilla crisps
730 cal · 81g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Pato Salvaje Asado con Mojo de Ajo Negro y Granado, Espelta Tostada y Remolacha Chamuscada
Wild duck breast with black garlic-pomegranate mojo, toasted spelt, and charred beets
863 cal · 55g protein · 38 min
EasyDinner
Mole Negro-Roasted Halibut en Papillote with Charred Oaxacan Squash & Crispy Shallot Sage
Deep, complex Oaxacan spice encasing pristine fish
599 cal · 37g protein · 32 min
EasyDinner
Mero en Salsa de Chile Ancho con Arroz Rojo
Mild white fish in rich, fruity ancho chile sauce with fluffy red rice
684 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Enchilada Casserole
Layered tortillas, seasoned chicken, red sauce, melted cheese
486 cal · 32g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Carne Asada
Marinated grilled beef with lime, cilantro, and chile
407 cal · 50g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDinner
Pozole
Slow-cooked pork and hominy in rich chile broth
473 cal · 32g protein · 200 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tamales
Steamed corn masa pockets filled with seasoned meat and wrapped in corn husks
233 cal · 10g protein · 140 min
SophisticatedDinner
Beef Enchiladas
Rolled flour tortillas filled with seasoned beef and smothered in red chile sauce
1103 cal · 52g protein · 65 min
EasyDinner
Enchilada Sauce
Rich, smooth red sauce for rolled enchiladas
129 cal · 3g protein · 25 min
EasyDinner
Sheet Pan Fajitas
Sizzling chicken and peppers, all on one pan
421 cal · 50g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Tender shredded chicken in a light spiced broth, ready to fill warm tortillas
483 cal · 55g protein · 250 min
SophisticatedDinner
Beef Barbacoa
Slow-cooked shredded beef with Mexican spices
522 cal · 46g protein · 255 min
Intermediate
EasyDinner
Steak Fajitas
Sizzling strips of beef with peppers and onions
448 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 42 minutes. The quickest is around 25 minutes and the longest about 195 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Mexican recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Mexican ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Mexican-style rather than Mexican. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 407 and 1156 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
