Best 7 Mexican Stir Fry Recipes

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Mexican stir fry is a delicious blend of Mexican and Asian flavors. It is quick and easy to make, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best Mexican stir fry, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, preparing them properly, and cooking them to perfection. We'll also provide some delicious variations on the classic recipe, so you can customize your stir fry to suit your own taste. So whether you're a seasoned stir fry expert or just starting out, read on for everything you need to know about making the best Mexican stir fry.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR FRY



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This recipe is great because it is so versatile. You can use up those veggies that are on their last leg or really make it fancy for a special occasion too! Kid-friendly, fast, and easy. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.

Provided by Emily

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender and easily shreds when punctured with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground turkey to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes into ground turkey mixture; cook until heated through and flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon spaghetti squash onto each plate; top with ground turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1068 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MEXICAN STIR-FRY



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A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. "Not only have I prepared it for everyday meals, but also for church dinners, potlucks and family get-togethers. There are never any leftovers," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1-1/3 cups diced cooked chicken
2/3 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. , Stir in the water, tomato puree, chili powder, bouillon, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, beans and rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MEXICAN FIESTA STEAK STIR-FRY



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The best part of throwing a weeknight party is being able to enjoy time with family. With this flavorful stir-fry on the menu, you'll be out of the kitchen with time to spare! -Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless beef top loin steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed
1-1/3 cups chopped sweet onion
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef and garlic in oil until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add peppers and onion to pan; stir-fry until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, salt, oregano, pepper and beef; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN STEAK STIR-FRY



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A hearty beef and bean dinner can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Olé!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4-pound beef boneless sirloin steak, about 3/4 inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 cups)
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

MEXICAN BEEF STIR-FRY



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This is a very unique stir fry, in that it's served on a bed of shredded lettuce instead of over rice! To save time, you can buy a bag of pre-shredded lettuce. I like 2 or more jalapenos, but I like things spicy. If you'd like, you can garnish with salsa, diced avocados, chopped green onions, and sour cream! I like this served hot, but you can serve it cold as a salad....but I really like it hot over the cold lettuce!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Steak

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb top round steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 red bell pepper, cut into very thin strips
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into very thin strips
3 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from the steak; slice steak diagonally across the grain into 1/8 inch strips. Set aside.
  • Combine oil, garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir well. Heat half of oil mixture in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add onion, red pepper, and jalapeno pepper, and stir-fry 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
  • Add remaining oil mixture to the skillet. Add the reserved beef strips, and stir-fry 2 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until thoroughly heated. Serve over lettuce, and garnish if desired.

MEXICAN STIR-FRY FOR 2



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A tasty blend of sweet and hot peppers makes this skillet dinner a favorite for Becky Taaffe of San Jose, California. "This twist on traditional stir-frys is great for everyday meals," Becky says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup cooked long grain rice
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add peppers; stri-fry until crisp-tender. , Stir in the water, tomato puree, chili powder, bouillon, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, beans and rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN STIR-FRY



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1. Who loves Mexican? I do! 2. Who loves a meal that can be quickly thrown together in one pan? I do!This is a go-to meal for those days when you're starving and need to whip something up in a jiffy. This recipe is in a pretty basic form and can easily be jazzed up to suit your tastes.

Provided by thesinglebite

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1 cup cooked black beans (if from a can then drain and rinse first)
1/2 cup canned diced tomato
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup cooked brown rice
hot sauce (optional)
salt

Steps:

  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and saute green pepper and onion over medium heat until onion is translucent (just a few minutes).
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and cook 3-5 minutes. Just spoon into a bowl and top with cheese, avocado, olives, jalepenos, etc. and voila!
  • * The leftover tomatoes can be frozen in one or two small tupperware to be used later.
  • ** I make it even simpler by using an all-natural taco seasoning (Simply Organic or Trader Joes both make good ones), but you can also mix up your own blend of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne (if you like it spicy).

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your stir-fry the best flavor.
  • Choose the right protein: You can use chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu in your stir-fry. Just be sure to cook it properly so that it is tender and juicy.
  • Prepare your ingredients in advance: Cut your vegetables and meat into bite-sized pieces before you start cooking. This will help the stir-fry come together quickly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: A large skillet or wok will give you plenty of room to stir-fry your ingredients without overcrowding them.
  • Cook over high heat: Stir-fries are best cooked over high heat. This will help the vegetables stay crisp and the meat cook quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the ingredients will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of ingredients, you may need to stir-fry them in batches.
  • Add sauce or seasoning at the end: Add sauce or seasoning to your stir-fry at the end of cooking so that the flavors have time to meld.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after cooking.

Conclusion:

Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and delicious way to get a healthy meal on the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a stir-fry that is packed with flavor and nutrition. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give stir-fry a try.

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