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    Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    Published: Feb 17, 2023 by Elizabeth · Leave a Comment

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    A collage of eight images featured in the articles with a black graphic in the middle with the title in white letters.

    If you’re planning a party, these easy Cinco de Mayo recipes will help you get the celebration started. From classics like tacos and refried beans to southwestern egg rolls and nachos, in this collection you’ll find something for everyone.

    A collage of four images, salsa, tacos, chicken tostadas, and chorizo cheese dip.

    So, sit back with a cerveza or a homemade margarita and browse through these fun Cinco de Mayo food ideas.

    Shredded chicken enchiladas

    An image of the chicken enchiladas served on a large white plate with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. In the background there is a linen with red, orange and green lines.

    In this recipe flour tortillas are stuffed with shredded chicken breast, corn, black beans and shredded Monterey jack cheese. Then smothered in a homemade red sauce.

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    Ground beef tacos

    Two tacos in a hard shell topped with lettuce and tomatoes displayed on a colorful plate on a blue table.

    These ground beef tacos are the easiest weeknight dinner you can make. They take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

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    Restaurant-style salsa

    The restaurant style salsa served in a white bowl that's set on a platter with tortilla chips and a bed of lettuce, guacamole and lime wedges on the top, right side.

    This recipe is made in a blender so there’s no cooking involved. Canned tomatoes are combined with onions, cilantro, lime juice and spices to make a delicious salsa.

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    Refried beans

    Refried beans served in a black serving skillet with corn tortilla chips to the right and an aqua colored linen set on a light blue board.

    In this recipe, canned pinto beans, onions, garlic, broth and spices combine for a flavorful dish that will complement your favorite Mexican-style favorites.

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    Shredded chicken tostadas

    An image of the shredded chicken tostada on a white plate and garnished with diced tomatoes, sour cream and sliced green onions with two lime wedges on the side.

    These shredded chicken tostadas are a great way to change up taco night. In this easy recipe, crunchy tostadas are layered with refried beans, shredded chicken and taco toppings.

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    Southwestern egg rolls

    Two southwestern egg rolls on a white plate, one is cut in half.

    These southwestern egg rolls are a perfect appetizer for your party spread. Filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and corn they are flavorful and easy to make.

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    Beef and bean chili

    An image of the beef chili with beans served in a white bowl garnished with sour cream, cheese, and green onions. The bowl is set with an aqua colored linen with corn chips and lime in the background.

    This beef and bean chili is loaded with ground beef, red beans, black beans, tomatoes and spices. It’s an easy way to get a big pot of hearty chili.

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    Huevos rancheros

    An image of the huevos rancheros set on an aqua plate and linen.

    A corn tostada with refried black beans, warm salsa, and a fried egg. Then it’s garnished with queso fresco, diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Need I say more?

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    Turkey taco casserole

    The taco casserole in a white baking dish.

    This casserole is loaded with all the flavors of your favorite tacos in a convenient casserole. Change up taco night without giving up your favorites.

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    Shredded chicken nachos

    An image of the finished shredded chicken nachos on a sheet pan.

    In this take on the restaurant favorite, corn tortilla chips are loaded with flavorful shredded chicken, black beans, corn, black olives, green onions, tomatoes, and of course, cheese.

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    Refried black beans

    Black refried beans spread on a yellow corn tostada, topped with diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco and green onions. The tostada is set on shredded lettuce with a lime wedge on the side.

    These refried make a fantastic addition to tacos, burritos, tostadas, or as a dip for tortilla chips. They come together quickly and are easy to make.

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    Chorizo cheese dip

    A tortilla chip dipped in the chorizo cheese dip.

    Fresh chorizo cooked and combined with a creamy cheese sauce. This cheese dip is a great appetizer for cinco de mayo spread.

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    Turkey taco soup

    Turkey taco soup served in a green bowl and set on a colorful southwestern style plated with a black napkin and spoon in the background.

    This soup is quick, easy, and fun. Simple pantry ingredients combine with fresh to make this delicious soup that’s a little bit spicy and totally satisfying.

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    Beef taquitos

    Beef Taquitos stacked on a black cutting board.

    These taquitos are easy to make, and perfect as an appetizer. Lean ground beef is seasoned and cooked with tomato sauce to make a flavorful and delicious taco filling.

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    Shredded chicken tacos

    Shredded chicken served in flour tortillas topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, onions and cilantro.

    In this recipe, chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Then the chicken is shredded and added back to the sauce until it soaks it all up.

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    Shredded pork tacos

    Shredded pork and taco fixings displayed on a wood cutting board.

    In this recipe, the pork is gently simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce until it is fall-apart-tender. Don’t worry about the long cooking time; it’s mostly hands off and totally worth it!

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    Turkey chili

    An image of the chili garnished with cheese and green onions and served with cornbread muffins, lime wedges, and sour cream on the side.

    This chili is made with lean ground turkey, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and a combination of aromatics and spices.

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    Mango salsa

    The mango salsa served in a small bowl and set on a plate with tortilla chips.

    This fresh mango salsa is light and refreshing. In this easy salsa recipe, diced mango, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro are marinated in fresh lime juice.

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