Recipes
50 high-protein, budget-friendly recipes
Beef and Cheese Alambre
Sizzling Mexican alambre de res with bacon, bell peppers and melted Oaxacan cheese. High-protein skillet recipe ready in 35 minutes.
Arroz con Pollo
Classic Mexican arroz con pollo with tomato broth, peas and carrots. Easy high-protein one-pot dinner ready in 60 minutes.
Barbacoa de Res (Beef Barbacoa)
Tender Mexican beef barbacoa with guajillo and chipotle chiles, slow braised for 3.5 hours. High-protein taco filling perfect for weekend cooking.
Bistec a la Mexicana
Easy Mexican bistec a la mexicana with tomato, jalapeño and onion. Quick high-protein weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Carne Asada Burrito
Authentic Mexican carne asada burrito with grilled steak, refried beans, rice and guacamole. High-protein meal ready in 60 minutes.
Durango Beef Stew (Caldillo Duranguense)
Authentic Durango caldillo with chile pasado, beef and potatoes. Hearty high-protein northern Mexican stew perfect for cold evenings.
Chicken Broth with Vegetables
Comforting Mexican caldo de pollo with vegetables, corn and fresh herbs. High-protein light soup perfect for cold days and recovering from illness.
Beef Bone Broth Soup (Caldo de Res)
Authentic Mexican caldo de res with marrow bones, vegetables and fresh herbs. Hearty high-protein soup perfect for Sunday family lunch.
Jalisco Fish Broth (Caldo Michi)
Traditional Jalisco caldo michi with catfish, vegetables and dried chiles. High-protein Mexican fish soup ready in 65 minutes.
Tlalpeño Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Traditional Mexican caldo tlalpeño with chicken, chickpeas and chipotle. High-protein hearty soup from Tlalpan ready in 75 minutes.
Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo)
Quick and flavorful Mexican camarones al ajillo with garlic, chile de arbol and butter. High-protein seafood dish ready in 20 minutes.
Carne Asada Tacos
Make authentic carne asada tacos with marinated skirt steak, guacamole, and fresh salsa. High-protein Mexican street food ready in 80 minutes.
Pork Carnitas Tacos
Crispy Mexican carnitas braised in lard with orange and cinnamon. High-protein slow-cooked pork perfect for tacos and burritos.
Chicken Mole Poblano
Authentic chicken mole poblano with dried chiles and dark chocolate. Rich, high-protein Mexican dish perfect for special occasions.
Chicken Chilaquiles
Classic Mexican chilaquiles with guajillo chile sauce, shredded chicken and fried egg. High-protein brunch recipe ready in 45 minutes.
Stuffed Chiles with Ground Beef
Classic Mexican chiles rellenos with seasoned ground beef filling and creamy walnut nogada sauce. High-protein comfort food from Mexico.
Chiles en Nogada
Authentic Mexican chiles en nogada with pork-fruit filling, walnut cream sauce and pomegranate. The iconic Independence Day dish of Mexico.
Crab Chilpachole
Authentic Veracruz chilpachole de jaiba crab soup with chipotle and epazote. High-protein Mexican seafood soup ready in 60 minutes.
Cochinita Pibil
Authentic Yucatan cochinita pibil with achiote marinade and banana leaves. Slow-roasted high-protein pulled pork for tacos. A Mexican classic.
Chicken Enchiladas in Red Sauce
Authentic chicken enchiladas with guajillo chile sauce and Oaxacan cheese. Easy high-protein Mexican dinner ready in 65 minutes.
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Authentic Mexican enchiladas verdes with roasted tomatillo sauce and Oaxacan cheese. High-protein chicken enchiladas ready in 70 minutes.
Entomatadas with Chicken
Traditional Mexican entomatadas with shredded chicken in fresh tomato sauce. Simple high-protein Mexican comfort food ready in 45 minutes.
Chicken Flautas
Crispy Mexican chicken flautas with guacamole and sour cream. Easy high-protein party snack or weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Pork and Black Bean Stew
Hearty Mexican frijoles negros con cerdo with chipotle and epazote. High-protein slow-cooked stew perfect for family meals.
Chicharrón Gorditas
Authentic Mexican gorditas stuffed with chicharrón in salsa verde. Street food classic with protein-packed pork cracklings ready in 45 minutes.
Machaca and Egg Tacos
Classic northern Mexican huevos con machaca with dried shredded beef and eggs. High-protein breakfast tacos ready in 30 minutes.
Huevos Rancheros
Classic Mexican huevos rancheros with smoky tomato-chile sauce, black beans and crispy tortillas. High-protein breakfast ready in 35 minutes.
Lentil Soup with Chorizo (Lentejas con Chorizo)
Hearty Mexican lentejas con chorizo with spicy sausage, tomato and epazote. High-protein lentil soup ready in 65 minutes. Budget-friendly family meal.
Menudo Rojo
Authentic Mexican menudo rojo with honeycomb tripe and hominy in red chile broth. Traditional high-protein weekend soup recipe.
Chicken Milanesa
Classic Mexican milanesa de pollo with crispy breadcrumb coating and fresh pico de gallo. High-protein chicken recipe ready in 27 minutes.
Turkey Black Mole
Complex Oaxacan mole negro with turkey, chihuacle negro chiles and dark chocolate. High-protein Mexican feast dish for special celebrations.
Black Bean Molletes
Easy Mexican molletes with refried black beans, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Quick high-protein breakfast or snack ready in 20 minutes.
Mexican Ground Beef Picadillo
Classic Mexican picadillo with ground beef, potatoes, raisins and olives. Versatile high-protein filling for tacos and chiles rellenos.
Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde
Juicy Mexican grilled chicken with garlic-herb marinade and roasted tomatillo salsa verde. High-protein whole chicken recipe ready in 3 hours.
Chicken in Peanut Sauce (Pollo en Pipián Rojo)
Traditional Mexican pollo en pipián rojo with dried chiles, pumpkin seeds and peanuts. Rich high-protein mole-style sauce recipe.
Red Pozole with Pork
Rich red pozole with slow-cooked pork and hominy in guajillo chile broth. Classic high-protein Mexican comfort soup recipe.
Beef Fillet Tips a la Mexicana
Quick Mexican puntas de filete a la mexicana with tomato, serrano and cilantro. High-protein beef recipe ready in 30 minutes. Perfect weeknight dinner.
Fideo Soup with Chicken
Classic Mexican sopa de fideo with shredded chicken and tomato-chipotle broth. Comforting high-protein noodle soup ready in 45 minutes.
Lime Chicken Soup (Sopa de Lima)
Authentic Yucatan sopa de lima with tender chicken, sour lime and crispy tortillas. Light, high-protein Mexican soup ready in 60 minutes.
Beef Sopes
Authentic Mexican beef sopes with refried beans, seasoned ground beef and Cotija cheese. High-protein masa snack ready in 45 minutes.
Chorizo and Egg Tacos
Classic Mexican breakfast tacos de chorizo con huevo with salsa verde. Easy high-protein morning meal ready in 25 minutes.
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Delicious Mexican shrimp tacos with sweet mango jalapeño salsa and avocado crema. High-protein coastal recipe ready in 25 minutes.
Basket Tacos (Tacos de Canasta)
Classic Mexico City basket tacos with chorizo-potato, beans and chicharrón fillings. Authentic steamed taco recipe from the capital.
Beef Tongue Tacos
Authentic Mexican tacos de lengua with slow-cooked beef tongue and green salsa. High-protein Mexican street food taco recipe.
Fish Tacos (Baja Style)
Baja-style fish tacos with beer batter, chipotle crema and crunchy cabbage slaw. Authentic Mexican coastal recipe ready in 30 minutes.
Beef Suadero Tacos
Authentic Mexico City suadero tacos with crispy slow-rendered beef brisket. Classic CDMX street food recipe for high-protein tacos.
Tikin Xik Grilled Fish
Authentic Yucatan tikin xik whole fish grilled in banana leaves with achiote and sour orange. High-protein Mexican seafood recipe.
Chipotle Chicken Tinga
Classic Mexican chicken tinga with chipotle-tomato sauce. Versatile high-protein filling for tacos, tostadas and enchiladas. Ready in 50 minutes.
Milanesa Torta
Classic Mexican torta de milanesa with crispy breaded beef, refried beans, avocado and chipotle mayo. High-protein street food sandwich.
Tuna Tostadas
Quick Mexican tuna tostadas with avocado cream and pickled jalapeños. High-protein no-cook recipe ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners.