Top Mexican Main Course - Part 1

Discover authentic Mexican Main Course recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Mexican
Main Course
Mexican
Medium
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Chile Relleno

4.4
(1594 reviews)

A classic Mexican dish featuring cheese-stuffed chili peppers, dipped in a light egg batter, and fried until golden brown.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
A+

Carnitas (Little Meats)

4.5
(1780 reviews)

Authentic Mexican Carnitas recipe, featuring tender and flavorful pork cooked in lard until golden brown and crispy.

150 min
800 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
60%
75
Mexican
Hard
A

Chiles En Nogada (No Egg Batter)

4.4
(817 reviews)

A traditional Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with a savory meat and fruit filling, topped with a creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds.

180 min
600 cal
Gluten-Free (potentially, check ingredients)
Nut-Allergen (contains walnuts and almonds)
65%
78
Mexican
Hard
A-

Chiles Poblanos

4.2
(1843 reviews)

Classic Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried, served with red and green salsa.

70 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if no flour coating)
65%
75
Mexican
Hard
A-

Tre's Chile Rellenos (Stuffed Green Chiles)

4.0
(936 reviews)

A delicious and classic Mexican dish featuring roasted green chiles stuffed with cheese, coated in a light batter, and fried to golden perfection.

45 min
300 cal
Vegetarian (can be made vegan with substitutions)
75%
70
Mexican
Hard
A+

Chiles in Walnut Sauce

4.4
(1974 reviews)

A traditional Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with a savory meat and fruit filling, covered in a creamy walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley.

90 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free broth)
Mexican
65%
75
Mexican
Hard
A-

Authentic Menudo

4.4
(1373 reviews)

A traditional Mexican soup with beef tripe and hominy.

150 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free
65%
70
Mexican
Medium
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Classic Chili Rellenos With Anaheim Peppers

4.2
(1335 reviews)

Classic Chili Rellenos recipe featuring Anaheim peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a fluffy egg batter, and fried to golden perfection.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
A-

Masa Preparada

4.2
(871 reviews)

Traditional Mexican masa dough for tamales, made with masa harina, lard, and corn husks.

120 min
300 cal
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Mexican
Hard
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Chile Relleno en Nogada

4.1
(708 reviews)

A classic Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with a savory filling and covered in a creamy walnut sauce.

70 min
450 cal
Gluten-free (if using gluten-free bread)
Mexican
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
A-

How to Make Crispy and Tender Carnitas at Home

4.0
(410 reviews)

Authentic Mexican-style slow-cooked pork, resulting in tender, flavorful, and browned meat.

125 min
600 cal
Gluten-Free
70%
75
Mexican
Hard
A-

Hot Tamales with Meat

4.2
(383 reviews)

Savory hot tamales filled with a flavorful ground meat mixture, wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection.

180 min
600 cal
60%
75
Mexican
Medium
C+

Carnitas In The Pressure Cooker

4.2
(1401 reviews)

Easy and flavorful carnitas made in a pressure cooker.

75 min
N/A cal
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
A

Stuffed Chili Peppers

4.4
(249 reviews)

A classic Mexican dish featuring cheese-stuffed chili peppers, battered and fried to golden perfection.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
60%
70
Mexican
Hard
A-

Green Chili Tamales

4.1
(869 reviews)

Authentic green chili tamales filled with tender pork and wrapped in flavorful masa.

180 min
400 cal
Gluten-Free
65%
75
Mexican
Hard
C+

Tamales Verdes

4.0
(97 reviews)

Delicious homemade tamales with a flavorful green sauce and shredded chicken filling.

105 min
N/A cal
70%
75
Mexican
Hard
A-

Basic Tamale Method

4.1
(1531 reviews)

A fundamental recipe for making tamales, focusing on the dough preparation and steaming process. Customize with your favorite fillings.

90 min
300 cal
70%
75
Mexican
Medium
A-

Chiles Rellenos

4.4
(164 reviews)

A classic Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and potatoes, then fried to golden perfection.

75 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
75%
70
Mexican
Hard
A-

Poblano And Cheese Tamales (Tamales De Rajas Con Queso)

4.2
(523 reviews)

Savory tamales filled with roasted poblano peppers, cheese, and a tangy tomatillo sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection.

115 min
300 cal
Gluten-Free
60%
75
Mexican
Easy
A-

Mexican Salad

4.2
(1287 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful Mexican salad with seasoned ground beef, beans, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Green Goddess dressing. Perfect for a large gathering.

20 min
450 cal
65%
75