Recipes Using Corn Tortillas for Easy Weeknight Meals - PinkWhen (2024)

Corn tortillas aren’t just a basic necessity in Mexican cuisine; they’re the secret weapon for crafting quick and easy weeknight dinners. Whether you’re a taco enthusiast, an enchilada lover, or a tostada fan, get ready to delight your taste buds with an array of scrumptious recipes showcasing the versatility of corn tortillas. It’s time to dive into the culinary fun – let’s get cooking!

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

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This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is packed with spicy Mexican flavors. It’s super easy to prepare on a weeknight or on the weekend for a football watching crowd.
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Grilled Steak Tacos

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Grilled Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa are the perfect summer dinner. Spicy skirt steak topped with the freshest cucumber and grilled corn salsa.
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Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa

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Pork Tostadas with Mango Salsa are a fresh and easy take on the 30 minute or less dinner. They are easy to make, use minimal ingredients and are full of fresh flavor. Tender and juicy marinated pork makes this a favorite in our house.
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Crispy Turkey Tacos

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Turkey tacos might not be as well known as beef, chicken or even fish ones, but they’re just as delicious. These tasty crispy tacos are perfect if you want a south of the border inspired dinner and you also want to use a different protein for it.
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Easy Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

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These air fryer taquitos make a simple gluten free Mexican dinner that everyone will love. If you are looking for an easy taquito recipe, you will love these. This is the best air fryer recipe!
Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Gluten Free Beef Taquitos

Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

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You simply can’t go wrong with these tacos. If you’re in the mood for south of the border food you’re going to love them. This is also the best ever coleslaw for fish tacos and you must try it!
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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

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Air fryer chicken taquitos turn out golden brown and crispy every single time. Made with Rotisserie chicken, corn tortillas, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and more. It’s a weeknight favorite and a total winner for dinner.
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Ground Beef Street Tacos

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These Ground Beef Street Tacos are a way to win your heart. While you might think that you can’t vary up your standard Taco Tuesday night, these simple street tacos will prove you wrong.
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30 Minute Taco Casserole

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This easy taco casserole recipe is the perfect substitution for Taco Tuesday. Made with layers of ground beef, corn tortillas, seasonings, corn, onion, cheese, and more. It’s a mouthwatering recipe that will have the whole family asking for seconds.
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Easy Skillet Filet Mignon Steak Tacos

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These tacos really take Taco Tuesday to a whole new level. We use the skillet to perfectly cook a filet mignon and thinly slice to serve on a soft tortilla shell. It’s one of our favorite taco recipes, and it’s done in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet Filet Mignon Steak Tacos

Authentic Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos

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Authentic Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos is a true breakfast delight or anytime comfort food. Learn how to make this recipe with our step-by-step instructions and tips for serving this beloved Mexican favorite!
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Moroccan Spiced Ground Lamb Tacos

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These ground lamb tacos are SO delicious! Each bite of Moroccan spiced lamb, whipped feta dip, crunchy cabbage, and bright pickled onions is to die for.
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Breakfast Tacos Recipe with Chipotle Sour Cream

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You’ll be making this healthy breakfast tacos recipe again and again! They are so EASY and ready in less than 30 minutes! Creamy egg tacos are combined with refried black beans, caramelized onions, and a chipotle sour cream sauce.
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Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos

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You’re going to love this breakfast taquitos recipe! It’s made with basic ingredients, ready in 30 min, and it’s nutritious AND delicious!
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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

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Meet your new family favorite – this ground beef enchilada casserole recipe! Not only is this comfort food meal easy to prep, but it’s made with simple ingredients, and it’s full of flavors that your family loves.
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Birria Quesadillas

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Birria Quesadillas are made of tender beef and cheese sandwiched in warm flour tortillas. Serve with consomme for dipping. It’s a mouthwatering and slightly addictive creation.
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Fried Avocado Tacos

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These delicious fried avocado tacos are vegan, can be made gluten-free, and have avocado fries in addition to refried beans and a creamy poblano sauce on top of corn tortillas.
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Cauliflower Tacos

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These crispy cauliflower tacos are a fun, delicious, family-friendly option for a weeknight meal. They are filled with vegetables and homemade spicy mayo sauce. Every bite is flavorful and crunchy. Taco Tuesday will never be the same after you get your hands on one of these!
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Chicken Enchiladas

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Our low FODMAP chicken enchiladas are Monash University diet compliant and even safe for the Elimination phase! Look for our kiwi icon for dishes that are safe even during the most restrictive part of the diet.
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Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans

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Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans are a perfect vegetarian dinner packed with flavor, texture and color! Just look at the images. Even meat eaters go crazy for these – and when you drizzle with the Avocado Lime Crema? You’ll be in Tex-Mex heaven. If you use a vegan yogurt for the crema, the dish will be vegan.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Tacos with Black Beans

Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.

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