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If Tex-Mex Tuesday isn't technically a thing, it's only because Tex-Mex is too big, too varied, too delicious to be limited to a single day of the week. These recipes are tops in Tex-Mex...on Tuesday, or any day. Come join us, as we Tex-Mex it to the max!
Kris' Amazing Shredded Mexican Beef
![very close up on a shredded Mexican beef lettuce wrap](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Z3VkJ3nrcO4-jvGvwN5jDIuNBvU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/217943-Kris-amazing-shredded-mexican-beef-mommyluvs2cook-1x1-1-67942d1036f94fb9a8347cb95bdac407.jpg)
"Truly loved this recipe," says pho54. "It was a bit spicy, but that just made it even more delicioso!"
Tex Mex Ultimate Carnitas Grilled Cheese
![Tex Mex Ultimate Carnitas Grilled Cheese](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/S8d28ajcoIAT2S6eQChXLT3MFlY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5428900-66a98387d3634ab29c9ee323599eb787.jpg)
The ultimate spicy grilled cheese sandwich with Texas toast, carnitas, shredded pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, and featuring a spicy homemade condiment of jalapeno cream made with sour cream, mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, garlic and sea salt.
South Texas Borracho Beans
![very close up on South Texas borracho beans](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/KhH0D8IuaLjKu4kOvo07wEuGKVc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/237508-South-texas-borracho-beans-lutzflcat-1x1-1-6537f66b1b6641fc924ae545132f8569.jpg)
"These are my favorite Borracho-style beans," says CAL. "I've made them for tailgating and as part of a BBQ menu."
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
![Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Soup](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Bwu6YfOEcsmGI0lhaH6bnGYHnyU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/slow-cooker-chicken-taco-soup-2000-e39d5ba7114149e7a76cfbe9966a24e2.jpg)
"You can call this soup or chili, but either way it is wonderful," says RaisinKane. "This recipe is also very adaptable. I recommend using Bill Echols' Taco Seasoning. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if you like."
Chicken Enchiladas II
![Chicken Enchiladas II](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/HhSLZEX4MondwHhWCkzCDP8MUVw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/663423_Chicken-Enchiladas-II_8694-_-Photo-by-Dianne-c286365ec15c43bb9d4a55c8f9b9a42b.jpg)
"Great recipe," says MAMAS GIRL. "Easy, delicious. If all my cooking endeavors would only turn out so well!"
Spicy Tex-Mex Salad
![close up on spicy tex-mex salad](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vPhrVL0s6P7hYFrXOFnTFi6PvQg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/14270-spicy-texmex-salad-souploving-nicole-1x1-1-61a361a79fc649028fe5fc8aeeab7588.jpg)
"This is a great salad," says GINAH1. "If you add chicken, it makes a great meal!"
Beef Enchiladas II
![Beef Enchiladas II](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IYsU9SuR4b57mAwxr4jKohW3CJk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/665745_Beef-Enchiladas-II_-26589-_-Photo-SMClanton-1-3b65ff246fd44b058580b3bc7ecfb2c9.jpg)
"Simple and quick beef enchiladas," says Becky. "Ground beef and onion are wrapped in flour tortillas, topped with Cheddar cheese and black olives, then baked."
Spicy Beef Fajitas
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Thinly sliced beef, bell peppers, mild Anaheim chile peppers, and red onion saute with fajita seasoning. "Traditional fajitas with a colorful twist of flavor," says b.a.mudhed. "Feel free to garnish with cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc. when serving. I use thick flour tortillas warmed in the oven, Mexican queso, and crema fresca."
Avocado Tacos
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"Really delicious -- a nice vegetarian alternative to tacos with meat filing," says Mary K. "The fresh cilantro is really the key to this. I added a bit of chopped tomato to the avacado mixture and it turned out great!"
Quick Enchilada Sauce
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"This recipe is ready to use in about 10 minutes and so much better then the canned sauces," says Tamara Shaw. "This is a quick, easy version if you don't have the patience or time to completely make from scratch."
Seven Layer Taco Dip
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"I have served this dip several times and every time I am the life of the party," says JBARTH. "It is so easy and so good! Everyone loves it and just raves!"
Yummy Guacamole
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"This never lasts for more than a day in our house," says Liam&Levi'sMommy. "If you like guacamole, you will LOVE this recipe."
Tex-Mex Migas
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This Tex-Mex breakfast favorite from central Texas features sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over spicy eggs, all wrapped up in a tortilla with Cheddar cheese. "Excellent recipe for a Tex-Mex breakfast," says duboo.
Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
![Lime Chicken Soft Tacos](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/hFwjmRZStNt97BGyDID3zcZ01tI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Lime-Chicken-Soft-Tacos-by-Dianne-5b1ffe32da00444ca046936032c7c828.jpg)
"This is a restaurant-quality recipe that's quick and easy," says SPJENSEN. "A great way to use up leftover chicken -- I used leftover rotisserie chicken and it turned out great."
Fresh Homemade Salsa
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"Loved this recipe," says Lemonlover. "I couldn't stop eating it and will definitely make this again when I have fresh, ripe tomatoes. I bet black beans would be good added to this!"
Hamburguesas Mexicanas
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Top these tasty burgers with pepperjack cheese, homemade pico de gallo, and guacamole."These Mexican hamburgers are the best you'll ever have!" raves DonnaB.
Tex-Mex Grilled Flank Steak
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Soup Loving Nicole says, "Three ingredients is all you need for this melt in your mouth tender flank steak. This can be eaten on its own but I like to use it for tacos or grilled steak salads."
Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole
![very close up on a tex-mex chicken casserole](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Y_8iZHS3WGCmjXieyXV0ro7Tdxg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/233686-texmex-chicken-casserole-Cindy-Capps-Lepp-1x1-1-67edb923409b44f9bf0dbadbd371dd98.jpg)
"This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole," says thedailygourmet. "Careful, it packs a bit of heat! Feel free to use Cool Ranch Doritos and use Ro*Tel tomatoes in place of the canned tomatoes and green chiles."
Tex-Mex Turkey Soup
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"Not only is this soup yummy, it sure beats leftover turkey sandwiches for days on end following a holiday!" says SSTRAWDER.
Taco Bake I
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Layer seasoned browned ground beef in a casserole with canned refried beans and salsa, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
Brisket with BBQ Sauce
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And, uh, just because this is Texas, let's throw in some bonus BBQ brisket. Tender and delicious brisket also makes great sandwiches.
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