Southwest Inspired Recipes

Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de Fideo is an incredibly simple yet flavorful soup made with a tomato based broth, toasted vermicelli noodles, fresh lime, and cilantro.

Cowboy Caviar

$5.54 recipe / $0.55 serving

Cowboy Caviar is a deliciously fresh bean salad with a colorful mix of beans and vegetables, plus a zesty lime dressing.

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

$7.04 recipe / $1.76 serving

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal with savory southwest flavors that the whole family will love.

close up of enchilada sauce dripping off a wooden spoon into a jar.

Easy Enchilada Sauce

$1.32 batch

It only takes 10 minutes and a few ingredients to make this super easy homemade enchilada sauce that is bursting with flavor.

Overhead view of a bowl of slow cooked white chicken chili.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

$9.63 recipe / $1.60 serving

The slow cooker does all the work with this easy and healthy crockpot white chicken chili. This "dump and go" dinner will become a family favorite!

Overhead view of a bowl of black bean soup, topped with jalapeno slices, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Smoky Black Bean Soup

$5.26 recipe / $1.25 serving

This super fast and easy Black Bean Soup is rich, filling, flavorful, and waiting to be piled high with fun toppings! An easy vegan weeknight dinner.

Sweet Potato Chili

$9.59 recipe / $1.60 serving

This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect mix of spicy sausage and sweet, creamy sweet potatoes. Easy, filling, and delicious!

Overhead view of a bowl full of chili with toppings and a spoon in the center.

Classic Homemade Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving

This is the BEST homemade chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food and is made with simple ingredients like ground beef, beans, and tomatoes.

Overhead view of white chili chicken in a bowl, topped with shredded cheese and sliced jalapenos.

Creamy White Chicken Chili

$11.66 recipe / $1.46 serving

This creamy White Chicken Chili is fast, easy, and extra cozy for those cold fall and winter nights. The leftovers are great, too!

Ground Beef Fajitas

$12.75 recipe / $3.18 serving

These Ground Beef Fajitas are the easiest (and cheapest!) way to satisfy your fajita cravings. Simple, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Chicken Enchiladas

$12.76 recipe / $3.19 serving

This Chicken Enchiladas recipe uses shredded chicken, homemade enchilada sauce, and other simple ingredients to make a cheap and comforting family meal!

Black Bean Dip

$3.65 recipe / $0.45 serving

This creamy Black Bean Dip recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delicious, Mexican-inspired appetizer for your next party, potluck, or game day!