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American, Mexican

21 recipes

Addicting Bean Dip

A baked party dip of refried beans whipped with sour cream, cream cheese, salsa and taco seasoning under a blanket of cheddar, garnished with tomatoes, olives and cilantro.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Side Dish25 minServes 10322 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

HB-5942 · Hand-built original

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Apple Flautas

This easy Apple Flautas recipe makes crispy, golden rolls in the air fryer with a warm cinnamon-apple filling that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or breakfast.

American, MexicanDessert25 minServes 6149 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: granny smith apples

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-0066 · Hand-built original

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Breakfast Burritos

Flour tortillas filled with pan-fried potatoes, sausage, beans and eggs, with cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo.

American, MexicanBreakfast35 minServes 4760 kcalDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sausage

Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast

HB-4307 · Hand-built original

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Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing

A cool, creamy cilantro ranch dressing blended from ranch seasoning, mayonnaise and buttermilk with tomatillos, garlic, lime and a deseeded jalapeño for gentle heat.

American, MexicanDressing5 minServes 2080 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: dry ranch dressing mix

HB-17283 · Hand-built original

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Chickpea Tacos

Crisp skillet chickpeas in taco seasoning served in flour tortillas with avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, Cotija and a creamy cilantro ranch drizzle.

American, MexicanDinner20 minServes 4572 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpea

HB-13114 · Hand-built original

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Chili's Copycat Skillet Queso

A smooth, spicy skillet queso of melted Velveeta stirred with canned chili, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, lime and cumin, served straight away with tortilla chips.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 831 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-13125 · Hand-built original

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Easy Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp coated in a smoky blend of paprika, cumin and chili powder are seared quickly and tucked into warm flour tortillas.

American, MexicanDinner, entree, Main Course, main dish22 minServes 4360 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-6930 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

Hexagon-folded flour tortillas layered with seasoned beef, tostada shells, nacho cheese sauce, creamy jalapeno sauce, lettuce and tomato, griddled seam-side down.

American, Mexicandinner, lunch, Main Course30 minServes 6722 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-14073 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon

Halved jalapeños filled with a cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and green onion mixture and baked until the peppers soften and the filling turns golden at the edges.

American, MexicanAppetizer30 minServes 20110 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-14217 · Hand-built original

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Loaded Texas Trash Dip

Refried beans are mixed with softened cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning, spread in a baking dish and covered with Mexican cheese blend. Baked until the cheese melts, the dip is finished with cilantro, cherry tomatoes and avocado.

American, MexicanAppetizer30 minServes 8424 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-14377 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

A creamy, cheese-thickened chowder loaded with chicken, cream-style corn, green chilies and tomatoes, warmed through with cumin and jalapeño. The bowl lands somewhere between a soup and a cheesy corn stew.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course, Soup25 minServes 6235 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-18147 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Pizza

Crisp fried flour tortillas layered with refried beans and seasoned taco meat, topped with sauce, a Mexican cheese blend and fresh tomatoes, in the style of the fast-food favourite.

American, MexicanMain course1 hrServes 6781 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

HB-8538 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Shrimp Skillet

Large shrimp cook in one pan with bell peppers, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes and olives under taco seasoning. Cilantro stirred through at the end keeps the colourful skillet tasting fresh.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course15 minServes 6129 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-18150 · Hand-built original

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Pumpkin Tres Leches

A spiced pumpkin cake soaked with a three-milk mixture of whole milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, then chilled and covered with spiced whipped cream. Soft, moist and thoroughly soaked, in the tres leches style.

American, MexicanDessert3 hr 30 minServes 12632 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-14915 · Hand-built original

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Skinny Taco Soup

A lighter taco soup of lean turkey, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, corn and olives simmered with taco seasoning. Fast, filling and family-friendly.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup35 minServes 897 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-18097 · Hand-built original

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Chuck roast seared in pieces, then slow cooked under a blended chipotle sauce with cumin, oregano, cloves and lime. The beef shreds into the sauce after hours on low.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course8 hr 10 minServes 8591 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-8282 · Hand-built original

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SLOW COOKER CHILE COLORADO SMOTHERED BURRITOS

Beef slow-cooked in red enchilada sauce until very tender, rolled into burritos with refried beans, then smothered in more sauce and cheddar and broiled. Big, saucy and deeply comforting.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course6 hr 10 minServes 6533 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-18083 · Hand-built original

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The Ultimate Air Fryer Nachos

Crisp tortilla chips loaded with black beans, olives and jalapeño under a blanket of melted Colby Jack, finished fresh with tomato, avocado, sour cream and cilantro. A fast, shareable appetizer that comes out of the air fryer in minutes.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Dinner10 minServes 41096 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chips

HB-15583 · Hand-built original

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