Recipe also includes stovetop and Instant Pot cooking methods.

Want to take these to the next level? Serve them over homemade corn tortillas or flour tortillas.

Shredded Beef Tacos

This is truly a family favorite recipe! I first shared it way back in 2012 it was one of my original go-to recipes and still is! I make it all the time for parties, family get togethers, weeknight meals and for freeze ahead meal prep.

It's one of the easiest things you can make, the beef is so tender and brimming with flavor, and people of all ages enjoy these tacos.

Personally I'm a total food snob and will only make this using the method of browning before slow-cooking, but for really busy people you can skip the browning method and you'll still have a tasty dinner.

The other great thing about this shredded beef taco recipe is that you can use leftover beef for so many other dishes such as enchiladas, taquitos, nachos, quesadillas, tamales or burritos. And if you are in a hurry you can just serve these street taco style with simply the beef, cilantro, onion and lime.

I've also updated this recipe with notes including a stove-top cooking option for those of you who don't have a slow cooker or just prefer it to be ready faster. And I've also included and option for cooking it in a pressure cooker. Of the three I like slow cooking the best but use what works for you and your schedule and the equipment you have.

Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese!

This is hands the absolute easiest way to make macaroni and cheese! Believe it or not, it's unbelievably creamy, no broken curdled sauce, no mushy noodles, and the taste is simply perfect.

My tricks to a good crockpot mac and cheese are to use a combination of cream, water, and evaporated milk - instead of regular or whole milk so it doesn't curdle in the cheese sauce. Then also wait until closer to the end to add the shredded cheese so that doesn't overheat and separate.

And another important key is to use a combination of cheeses for great flavor and texture. Sharp cheddar builds up the best traditional macaroni and cheese flavor, while each American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese create a velvety sauce.

The starches of cooking everything together in one pot (or slow cooker insert technically) also help create a smooth sauce.

This is a family favorite! It has a well-balanced flavor that isn't too harsh so people of all ages love it, and the cook will love the ease of preparation.

It's jam-packed flavorful goodness in every bite and undoubtedly worthy of the holidays (it's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or potlucks), but yet simple enough for a weeknight side dish!

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Easy Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe

Weeknights usually call for quick recipes, like these simple turkey tacos.

They have a quick prep and can be ready in 30 minutes! We even simplify with a store-bought salsa to save time, and you could also go the pre-shredded lettuce and pre-shredded cheese route for more short-cuts.

Or just assign help with toppings to a family member or friend if they'll get to enjoy the meal too and you can have dinner ready in a flash!

These healthy turkey tacos are definitely an upgrade from your standard taco seasoning packet tacos. The secret is to add some freshness (bright salsa, garlic, cilantro) and your own blend of spices.

It's a recipe destined to become a regular on the dinner menu!

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Wondering what to serve with tacos?

Here are a few classic options:

• Black Beans
• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Mexican Rice
• Refried Beans
• Then for dessert finish with easy fried ice cream!

Best Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

These are also known as one of the ultimate game day or party foods! They have that addictive kick of heat, immense flavor throughout and all the best textures coming from each layer. Plus they are easy to make!

I'm known to quickly finish off half the pan myself. These things are irresistibly addictive! And one of my favorite ways to eat my vegetables (or fruit if you want to get technical).

It just makes sense that they are so supremely delicious. You get that spicy element that always excites the tastebuds, along with a multi-dimensional layer of savory cheese flavor, a light flaky crunch from both the panko and the bacon, and some extra freshness coming from the herbs.

All the best things bundled into one small, yet completely satisfying stuffed jalapeno chili pepper. I think we ought to just make them a weekend tradition, don't you?

Taco Bake Casserole Recipe

I'd say tacos are easily one of the worlds best foods so of course you could never have too many ways to prepare them. Especially when it's a fun twist, and absolute comfort food like this!

Hearty corn tortillas are layered with a perfectly seasoned beef filling that's also loaded up with lots of veggies, then it's topped with tons of cheese. And it's layered again and again.

It's like a Tex-Mex lasagna and it's undeniably delicious!

And you can top it off to your hearts content with all your favorite taco toppings. Or just leave it as is and you'll still have an perfectly tasty meal in one.

The Best 7-Layer Bean Dip Recipe!

So what exactly are all of the layers in the 7-layer dip recipe? In this version, the layers included are seasoned refried beans, zesty guacamole, creamy sour cream, tangy cheese, rich olives, fresh sweet tomatoes, and flavorful green onions.

In other words, so much goodness to be piled over one crisp and crunchy tortilla chip!

Sure it may be a party food but I've been known to make it for lunch sometimes, or I'll make it for a snack and somehow it ends up being dinner because you don't know when to stop with this stuff!

And it's one of those foods everyone knows and loves. You can't go wrong with the classics. Make it for your Super Bowl party menu and watch it disappear before your eyes!

The Best Chimichanga Recipe

If there is one thing I know how to make, it's a perfectly fried homemade chimichanga. My mom made them all the time growing up, so now they'll always just be one of those things I crave.

Homemade Chicken Chimichangas Video

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This is just homestyle food that tastes amazing! They're packed with layers of flavor, and they're easier to make than you'd think! Plus, chances are, after you finish off one, they'll easily hold you over until the next meal. These things are super hearty.

And with this recipe, you can use a few shortcuts like rotisserie chicken, canned beans, bottled salsa, and fresh guacamole from the grocery store to make prep go quicker.

What is a Chimichanga?

Chimichangas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that is made by filling a tortilla with meat, beans, cheese, and other ingredients and then rolling it up and frying it. In other words, it is basically a fried burrito. How could that not be good??

Chimichangas are especially popular in Arizona, and you can make them just as good as you'd find at the restaurants there by following this easy recipe!

Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos

Who doesn't love the taquitos? They're like mini rolled tacos and you can fill them with all your favorite meats or vegetarian fillings (like beans and roasted vegetables).

Most commonly taquitos are deep-fried in oil but I highly recommend trying out this oven-baked version instead.

I used to be skeptical myself, thinking there's no way a baked version is going to be anywhere near as good or as crisp as a fried version, but these prove that thinking wrong. These are just as good without the greasy mess and extra fat!

This is a flavorful Mexican dish that your whole family can enjoy! They make a great party food or weeknight main dish. Just don't forget to pile on the bright fresh toppings (or serve to the side for dipping) it just makes them that much better.

Serve them with guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo to really take them over the top!

Best Quesadilla Recipe

If I had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, it would probably have to be Mexican food. I mean, could we ever get tired of that fresh, zesty, deliciously seasoned flavor?

Chicken quesadillas are the most satisfying meal that can be light for lunch or made more substantial for dinner. This chicken quesadilla recipe calls for chicken breasts, but you can use chicken thighs or any shredded chicken from any cut. A rotisserie chicken is another easy shortcut!

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And quesadillas, who doesn't want to live on them? When a simple, humble tortilla is layered generously with cheese in the center and pan fried with butter to a crisp golden brown exterior, you get something truly satisfying out of just three simple ingredients.

Then when you want to take it to the next level flavor, you stuff it not only with cheese but with sauteed sweet peppers, onions, and garlic and a seasoned, tender chicken, too. And now we're talking best quesadilla ever!

Overflowing flavor meets melted cheesy bliss. You've got to try these! Let's take a peek inside....