If there’s any style of food that I can easily eat a ton of, it’s Mexican. Mexican recipes are so well loved that most households have a Mexican recipe or two they like to whip up for dinner from time to time. I know I have a lot of favorite Mexican recipes for the Instant Pot . I’ve included my favorite Instant Pot Mexican recipes for you here!
Is it crazy to think that these recipes can be made even easier by using an Instant Pot? It definitely can be easier and this list of the 42 Best Instant Pot Mexican Recipes is the perfect place to start.
I’ve lived in Texas longer than I’ve lived anywhere else. And you can’t live in Texas without getting exposed to great Mexican food. We can debate all day long whether it’s authentic Mexican, vs. Tex-Mex, vs. California Mex etc.
But I have also eaten my way through portions of Mexico–as well as large portions of Texas–and I can tell you, I don’t care what you call it. Just call it delicious.
Many of us, when we think of Mexican food, we often think of things like tacos or burritos. However, Mexican food has so much more to offer and doesn’t just stop at dinner.
This Instant Pot Mexican recipe list includes everything dinner and sides, to drinks and dessert. If you’ve never branched out with your Mexican recipes before, this roundup will offer you quite a few recipes to try that you might not be used to.
42 Best Instant Pot Mexican Recipes
Mexican Pulled Pork | A delicious dinner that takes a classic and puts a Mexican spin on it.
Black Bean Soup | Black beans are a classic bean used in Mexican dishes and Instant Pot Mexican dishes are no different. This soup is bursting with flavor and super easy.
Mexican Chicken Pollo Con Salsa | This one is an Instant Pot Mexican favorite in our house, and you’re going to want to lick your bowl clean!
Mexican Ropa Vieja - An effortless, low carb dinner that’s bursting with traditional flavors.
Tres Leches Croissant Bread Pudding | This is a delicious dessert recipe that won’t heat up your kitchen. Perfect for Taco Tuesday night!
Poblano Chicken Soup | This chicken soup is not overwhelmingly spicy and is great any time of year.
Arroz Pina Colada | A one-step easy and sweet recipe that’s got an awesome tropical flair!
Arroz Con Pollo | A chicken and rice dish that the entire family will love! This one cooks the rice and chicken all at the same time in a single pot.
Mexican Style Poblano Zucchini | A delicious vegetarian, throw together dish that you’re going to want to eat over and over again.
Caramelized Banana Sauce | Eat this plain or over a dessert like ice cream. I’d consider eating a shoe with this sauce on it - it’s that good.
Instant Pot Polenta | This one-step polenta is an easy side dish and the Instant Pot makes this super creamy.
Caldo De Res | Get a delicious Instant Pot Mexican beef soup in less than an hour.
Texas Caviar | The perfect mixture of southern ingredients to make your taste buds sing.
Instant Pot Texas Chili | The perfect Keto chili is so good it’s won Chili cook-offs and it’s classic Tex-Mex food!
Enchilada Casserole | This looks a little sloppy but tastes great and requires no rolling.
Chicken Tinga | Use as a filling for tacos or eat it by itself, either way, this is one of our favorite Instant Pot Mexican dishes!
Hibiscus Tea | A delicious drink that’s refreshing and unique and gets the best flavor in your Instant Pot.
Tex Mex Corn Pudding | This vegan dish is soft, sweet, and easy and is so much easier than baking!
Rajas con Crema y Elote | This traditional dish is easier but, retains all the best flavors.
Arroz Con Pollo | A perfect Instant Pot Mexican chicken and rice dinner - kids even love this one!
Mexican Frijoles Charro | A flavorful bean dish that’s full of Mexican flavors.
Instant Horchata | Just as delicious as the original only, this recipe has less sugar.
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup | This is a vegetarian take on a classic soup and it turns out great in my Instant Pot.
Mexican Rice | This rice recipe is way better than those packets of rice.
Carne Guisada | A delicious and comforting Instant Pot Mexican dish for the dinner table.
Carne Adovada | This recipe gives you all the flavors of the traditional dish without all the hassle (and crazy amounts of dirty dishes!)
Refried Beans | Easy and tasty classic refried beans right in the Instant Pot. It’s the most classic Instant Pot Mexican dish on this list.
Chicken Tortilla Soup | This is a classic but, this recipe is easier than all the other tortilla soup recipes I’ve ever made.
Pork Posole | Make this classic Instant Pot Mexican dish in a flash with this recipe.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole | This Instant Pot Mexican is so much easier than rolling a hundred chicken enchiladas and tastes SO good.
Pulled Pork Carnitas | Sure to please the entire family, this carnitas recipe is a cut above the rest.
Pork Chile Verde | Let the Instant Pot do the work with this toss and go Instant Pot Mexican recipe. Fork tender pork with amazing green sauce!
Easy Taco Dip | An easy appetizer that tastes delicious with chips or on top of nachos.
Poblano Cheese Frittata | An Instant Pot Mexican recipe that’s perfect for breakfast AND dinner, or really any time of day. This is a favorite in our house.
Enchilada Sauce | This sauce is a quick homemade sauce that tastes much better than the canned stuff. If you’re going to make any of the Instant Pot Mexican recipes on this list, make this one. It’s a great base for so many awesome recipes and has incredible flavor.
Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa | Not only is this the easiest Beef Barbacoa I’ve ever made, but it’s one of the tastiest as well! Make this deliciously tender barbacoa recipe in a fraction of the time right in your Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Tamale Pie | An Instant Pot Tamale Pie recipe that you can make on a weeknight without fuss. It has all of the taste of tamales but done in under an hour. Lower fat, efficient, and fast.
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos | These Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Delicious shredded chicken tacos in just 30 minutes, and no canned sauces.
Instant Pot Black Beans and Chorizo Soup | This Instant Pot Black Beans And Chorizo Soup combines delicious black beans and chorizo into a delectable and hearty soup. This Cuban black beans recipe makes a great side or full-on main dish.
Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs | Instant Pot Braised Short Ribs are easy to make and the result is completely mouthwatering. Through pressure cooking, the meat soaks up a ton of flavor from the seasonings and gets so tender that it literally falls from the bone.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans | This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe will quite possibly be the best Mexican-style beans you’ve ever had. It’s super easy to make in your Instant Pot and it tastes so very good!
Instant Pot Mexican Ground Beef Casserole | This Mexican Ground Beef Casserole With Rice And Beans is a super family-friendly meal that you’re going to love! Make it quickly and easily in your Instant Pot.
Chipotle Steak Tacos | These Chipotle Steak Tacos simply taco perfection. Make these delicious steak tacos easily in your air fryer or in the oven.
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If you love the iconic flavors of a Big Mac but want a low-carb, keto-friendly twist, this Big Mac Salad recipe is the perfect way to enjoy all the taste without the bun!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Big Mac Salad Recipe
- Fast. Make a salad the whole family will love in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. Cook up your ground beef, slice up your lettuce, make your sauce, and toss.
- Low Carb . Only 4 net carbs per serving.
- Affordable. Take out not in your budget this week? Make this for a fraction of the price of hitting your nearby fast food drive thru.
What Is InBig Mac Sauce?
Well, now. Isn’t that a huge secret?
Full disclosure–I used to have McDonalds (r) as a client. But they did not give me their secret recipe.
So I have no real idea what’s in the McDonald’s Sauce Recipe. But I can tell you that whatever it is I cobbled together tastes EXACTLY like McDonald’s secret sauce!
Is Big Mac Sauce the Same as Thousand Island Dressing?
I know a lot of people wonder if McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce is exactly like Thousand Island Dressing.
Based on my experiment, I don’t think it is. This keto Big Mac Sauce has far fewer ingredients than Thousand Island, which is good. Less is better as far as I’m concerned.
What Does This Hamburger Salad Taste Like?
Like a big mac.
No, really! It does. It’s been so long since I’ve had a Big Mac that I asked my friend Jennifer to taste test it. And then, hundreds and hundreds of people made it and they all agree–it tastes just like a Big Mac.
I mean, what’s not to love? Not only does it taste just like a Big Mac, but it’s homemade, low carb, keto–and best of all, the various components can be made ahead of time.
Anytime you can have homemade food that’s essentially like Keto Fast food - I’m voting for that.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Trust me when I say that this secret sauce shouldn’t be a secret at all. It’s so simple to make, everyone loves it, and it’s made with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty Big Mac Salad recipe:
Big Mac Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Prepared Mustard
- Dill Pickles
- White Vinegar
- Onions
- Swerve
- Smoked Paprika
Salad
- Lean Ground Beef
- Kosher Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Chopped iceberg lettuce
- Sliced Onions , cut in half
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Dill Pickles
How To Make This Big Mac Salad Recipe
- First, gather the ingredients for your hamburger salad.
- Get the ground beef browning. I used this Le Creuset tarte tatin pan.
- While the ground beef browns, put together the Big Mac Sauce . Start by mixing the mustard, mayo, and vinegar.
- Dice onions and pickles that will get added to the sauce.
- Season the ground beef.
- Assemble the Big Mac Salad . Start with lettuce at the bottom. Add cheese, then add ground beef. Top with onions and pickles. Put the dressing on.
At this point, you can either toss the hamburger salad (as in, MIX it, not toss it into the trash) or save it like this for a while. Since the dressing is sitting on top, it won’t make your lettuce all soggy and wilted.
That’s it! Eat. Enjoy.
Tips for Making Big Mac Salad
- The sauce will keep for at least a week in the fridge, so make double–or quadruple! Not only does it get better with time, but it also works well with a variety of salads and grilled meats. Great for dipping grilled chicken as well.
- Use lean ground beef for this, so you don’t have a greasy mess in your salad.
- I used plain yellow mustard for this.
- You can make a layered salad in a mason jar and take it to work.
- Use a great nonstick pan to make clean up a breeze.
If you’re struggling with missing that fast food , this Big Mac Salad with hit the spot and satisfy those cravings.
Watch How To Make Big Mac In A Bowl
Mason Jar Big Mac Salad
I ate this salad straight from the fridge. You would think cold ground beef wouldn’t taste that good, right?
It was actually MOST EXCELLENT. So one thing you could do is turn this low carb Big Mac Salad into a Mason Jar Salad and take it for lunch.
The attached video shows you how to do this. But basically layer in exactly this order: Lettuce, Cheese, Ground Beef, Onions, Pickles, Big Mac Sauce Dressing
Then, when you’re ready for your Keto Big Mac Salad , either shake up that jar well or just tip everything into a bowl, stir, and enjoy.
Can I Freeze This Big Mac Salad Recipe?
Nope, you can’t. That lettuce would just absolutely die if you did that. You CAN, however, make up the meat and the dressing ahead of time.
The dressing will keep for a week in your refrigerator if you cover it well.
OtherKeto Recipesto Consider
- Beef Bulgogi Burgers - A burger with a Korean barbecue twist.
- Keto Mushrooms and Bacon - a great keto side dish.
- Keto Sushi - A delightfully low-carb take on a Spicy Tuna Roll.
- Antipasto Salad - A delightful Italian salad.
- Here are all of my salad recipes . Including a Keto Tabouli
- Keto Pound Cake - The perfect finishing touch to any meal.
- Keto Peanut Butter Bars - Taste identical to peanut butter cups.
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken - Trust the “Butter Chicken Lady”.
- French Garlic Chicken - Sauce so good you could eat it on a boot!
- Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies - The perfect Keto treat!
- Keto Bread - the perfect bread non-eggy bread solution!
- Keto Fast Food - Stay Keto on the run.
- Keto Cookies - are the best treat to beat your cookie cravings.
- Keto Meatloaf - a great recipe without pork rinds.
- 20+ Low Carb Salad Dressings - There’s something for everyone in this list of 20+ keto dressings.
If you love this Keto Big Mac Salad recipe as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can make it too.
Keto Big Mac Salad | Low Carb Hamburger Salad
Equipment
- Le Creuset Tarte Tatin Pan
- SILICONE SPATULA TURNER
Ingredients
Big Mac Sauce
- ▢ 3/4 cup ( 224 g ) Mayonnaise
- ▢ 4 tsp ( 4 tsp ) Prepared Mustard
- ▢ 2 tbsp ( 2 tbsp ) Dill Pickles
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) White Vinegar
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) onions, chopped
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 1 teaspoons ) Swerve
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salad
- ▢ 1 lb ( 453.59 g ) Lean Ground Beef
- ▢ 1 tsp ( 1 tsp ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tsp ( 1 tsp ) Ground Black Pepper
- ▢ 4 cups ( 288 g ) chopped iceberg lettuce
- ▢ ½ cup ( 80 g ) Sliced Onions , cut in half
- ▢ 1 cup ( 113 g ) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 35.75 g ) Dill Pickles
Instructions
- Make the dressing. Mix mayo, diced pickles, mustard, vinegar, onion, paprika and Swerve. Set aside while you get the other ingredients together.
- Heat a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef, smash it to break up the clumps, and cook until it’s almost cooked through. Add salt and pepper and finish cooking it all the way.
- While the ground beef is browning, chop lettuce. Slice onions and then cut into half. Roughly chop pickles..
- When you are ready to serve the salad, mix the lettuce, onions, pickles, and cheese. Put into four bowls. Add in ¼ of the ground beef mixture into each bowl. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Watch The Video
- The sauce will keep for at least a week in the fridge so make double–or quadruple! Not only does it get better with time, but it also works well with a variety of salads and grilled meats. Great for dipping grilled chicken as well.
- Use lean ground beef for this so you don’t have a greasy mess in your salad.
- I used plain yellow mustard for this.
- You can make a layered salad in a mason jar, and take it to work.
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Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
