53 Tex-Mex Recipes Bursting with Southwestern Flavor

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53 Tex-Mex Recipes Bursting with Southwestern Flavor2/53 Tex-Mex Potato Salad 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It’s perfect for a cookout or potluck. The secret ingredient is pickled jalapenos—they add so much interest and flavor! Add a can of black beans for more protein. —Dianna Ackerley, Cibolo, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 120 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g

fiber), 3g protein

fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 3/53 Migas Breakfast Tacos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Unless you grew up in the Southwest or visit there often, you might be hearing of migas for the first time. Think of them as the best scrambled eggs ever. The secret ingredient: corn tortillas. They’re what really make my migas tacos special! —Stephen Exel, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 424 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 295mg cholesterol, 821mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g

fiber), 21g protein

fiber), 21g protein. 4/53 Tajin Limeade Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tajin is a blend of chili peppers, salt and lime. I sprinkle it on a lot of food, but I found it’s really delicious in this Tajin limeade. —Amanda Phillips, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/53 Chunky Southwest Chili 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)

Don’t like heat?

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What started out as a mild, basic chili has evolved over the years into a chili with a punch! —Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 375 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 6/53 Fiesta Corn 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use green bell peppers instead

of jalapenos

of jalapenos. —Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 142 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 7/53 Beef Enchiladas 119 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Beef Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef enchiladas are typically prepared with corn tortillas, but my husband, Jeff, and I prefer flour tortillas. I use them in this saucy casserole that has irresistible home-cooked flavor and a subtle kick. —Jennifer Standridge, Dallas,

Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 766 calories, 42g fat (24g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 2643mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein. 8/53 Grilled Elote Flatbread Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Elote Flatbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun twist on a classic Mexican dish! Keep your kitchen cooled down this summer by grilling this summery, fresh flatbread outdoors. —Amanda Phillips, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 211 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate

(2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein

(2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 9/53 Pork Chops Ole 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a fun and simple way to give pork chops south-of-the-border flair. The flavorful seasoning, rice and melted cheddar cheese makes this dish a crowd pleaser. A dear friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. —Laura Turner, Channelview, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 515 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 587mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein. 10/53

11/53 Green Tomato Salsa 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF

Tex-Mex Breakfast Haystacks 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love haystacks and wanted to make a fun Tex-Mex version for my family. Adding panko crumbs and cheese to the hash browns before cooking gives them a wonderful golden brown color and crisp texture. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 399 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 11/53 Green Tomato Salsa 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF

so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden

HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden. —Vanessa Moon, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup salsa: 27 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food. 12/53 Mexican Steak Fajitas 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In my Mexican steak fajitas recipe, tender strips

This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying

of sirloin pick up plenty of spicy flavor from a marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper and cumin. This colorful dish is speedy and satisfying. —Shirley Hilger, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 304 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 13/53 Texas Red River Margaritas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I’ve found that blood orange juice

works just as well as the grapefruit juice in this spicy margarita recipe

works just as well as the grapefruit juice in this spicy margarita recipe. —Danny Schneider, Omaha, NE Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 421 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/53 Pozole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pozole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy stewlike soup is traditionally served in New Mexico at holiday time to celebrate life’s blessings, but it’s good any time of year. —Taste of Home Test

Let it spice up dinner tonight!

Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 333 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1588mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 15/53 Southwest Smothered Chicken 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a party in every bite of this fiesta chicken dish. Let it spice up dinner tonight! If you’re worried about the heat, simply reduce the amount of jalapenos. —Debbie Schaefer, Durand, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 409 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein. 16/53 Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My beef nachos recipe is quite the tasty topper for tortilla chips. Chili powder and sassy salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that’s sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 294 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1353mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 20g protein. 17/53 South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing 1

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch

Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add a burst of color to your table with this fresh main-dish that’s topped with homemade tequila lime salad dressing. For a simple garnish sprinkle salad with lightly crushed tortilla chips.—Annette Hottenstein, Cockeysville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 404 calories, 21g fat (4g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch. 18/53 Tex-Mex Popcorn 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Popcorn Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin’-good popcorn ideal for any fiesta. —Katie Rose, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 44 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 19/53 Slow-Cooked Beef Enchiladas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 6 enchiladas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enchiladas get a beefy boost of goodness from slow-cooked

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