22 Fiesta-Approved Ground Beef Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Nettie Moore

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday we celebrate every year on the 5th of May, remembering the Mexican Army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. While it might be considered a "party holiday" in the U.S., my family takes it seriously as a day to honor of the culture and background of all of our Mexican friends. For most of us, that means music, festivities and lots of wonderful food and drinks! If you're planning your own fun get-together for Cinco de Mayo, be sure and check out these 22 best Mexican ground beef recipes.

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Best Mexican Ground Beef Recipes

There are some new and delicious choices like Mexican Taco Pasta, tasty Mexican Stuffed Shell Casserole, popular Taco Stuffed Peppers, and an easy-to-make One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice. Have you ever tried a Mexican Sloppy Joe or Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes? They may be your next favorite meal for Cinco de Mayo—or for any night. Start off the evening with a tasty Slow Cooker Taco Soup, then cap it off with Baked Tacos with all of the fixings.

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You also won't want to miss the comforting Chili Cornbread Casserole recipe filled with beef and corn. It’s a wonderful dish that makes everyone go back for seconds. Serve any of these delightful dishes to your guests with a tasty margarita or your favorite Mexican beer and you'll be winning at Cinco de Mayo.

<p>Clare Barboza/Bonnie Matthews</p><p>Mexican ingredients—on a <a href="https://parade.com/1329774/parade/pizza-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">pizza</a>? Genius. And seriously good.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/1046842/parade/mexican-pizza/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mexican Pizza</a></strong></p>
<p>Clarkson Potter</p><p>Ground Beef and Pickle Tacos are like the secret love child of a hamburger and a taco.</p><p><strong>Get Recipe: <a href="/1174000/alison-ashton/ground-beef-and-pickle-tacos-recipe/" data-ylk="slk:Ground Beef and Pickle Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Ground Beef and Pickle Tacos</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/843674/manuzangara/cinco-de-mayo-mexican-food-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:19 Traditional Mexican Recipes for a Cinco de Mayo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">19 Traditional Mexican Recipes for a Cinco de Mayo</a></strong></p>
<p>Lil’ Luna</p><p>Everyone loves this crunchy and flavorful Dorito casserole.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://lilluna.com/dorito-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Dorito Casserole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Dorito Casserole</strong></a></p>
<p>Lil’ Luna</p><p>A super simple and delicious recipe for Taco Pie.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://lilluna.com/taco-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Taco Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Taco Pie</strong></a></p>

Lil’ Luna

A super simple and delicious recipe for Taco Pie.

Get the recipe: Taco Pie

<p>Spaceships & Laserbeams</p><p>Hearty ground beef is baked with spices, chips and cheese then topped with cool sour cream for this amazing Mexican casserole. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/mexican-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Casserole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mexican Casserole</strong></a></p>
<p>Lil’ Luna</p><p>It’s super easy to make and tastes amazing.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://lilluna.com/loaded-nachos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Loaded Nachos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Loaded Nachos </strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1013599/kristamarshall/easy-crock-pot-recipes-for-cinco-de-mayo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:42 Best Mexican Crock Pot Recipes & Casseroles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">42 Best Mexican Crock Pot Recipes & Casseroles</a></strong></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Taco night meets pasta night! </p><p><strong>Get Recipe: </strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/cheesy-taco-pasta/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cheesy Taco Pasta;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Cheesy Taco Pasta</strong></a></p>

Moore or Less Cooking

Taco night meets pasta night!

Get Recipe: Cheesy Taco Pasta

<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Turn any night into Mexican Night with this delicious layered pizza!</p><p><strong>Get Recipe: </strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/mexican-pizza-sundaysupper/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mexican Pizza</strong></a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Are you craving Tacos but tired of the same old boring tacos? Try these Cheesy Baked Tacos.</p><p><strong>Get Recipe: </strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/cheesy-baked-tacos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cheesy Baked Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Cheesy Baked Tacos</strong></a></p>
<p>Lil’ Luna</p><p>Cheesy, delicious beef enchiladas in casserole form!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://lilluna.com/enchilada-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole</strong></a></p>
<p>The Cozy Cook</p><p>These healthy, low-carb Taco Stuffed Peppers are oven-baked.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://thecozycook.com/taco-stuffed-peppers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Taco Stuffed Peppers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Taco Stuffed Peppers</strong></a></p>
<p>The Cozy Cook</p><p>Make Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza recipe right at home! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://thecozycook.com/copycat-taco-bell-mexican-pizza/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza</strong></a></p>
<p>Natasha’s Kitchen</p><p>An Easy Taco Soup Recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://natashaskitchen.com/easy-taco-soup-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Taco Soup Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Easy Taco Soup Recipe</strong></a></p>
<p>This is Not Diet Food!</p><p>One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice is a stovetop dinner recipe loaded with ground beef, rice, salsa, corn and cheese.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/one-pot-mexican-ground-beef-and-rice/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice</strong></a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>These enchiladas are a cinch to put together, no rolling necessary, no frying tortillas, cuts way back on the calories!</p><p><strong>Get Recipe: </strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/beef-enchiladas-stack/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Beef Enchilada Stack;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Beef Enchilada Stack</strong></a></p>
<p>This is Not Diet Food!</p><p>These ground beef wraps are loaded with corn, rice and Fritos corn chips.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.thisisnotdietfood.com/mexican-beef-crunch-wrap/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Beef Crunch Wrap;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mexican Beef Crunch Wrap</strong></a></p>
<p>Nums the Word</p><p>These Easy Beef Empanadas are delicious and use pre-made pie crust for their base.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://numstheword.com/easy-beef-empanadas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Beef Empanadas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Easy Beef Empanadas</strong></a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>This is an easy recipe that the whole family will love!</p><p><strong>Get Recipe: </strong><a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/easy-cheesy-beef-enchiladas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Cheesy Beef Enchiladas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Easy Cheesy Beef Enchiladas</strong></a></p>
<p>Nums the Word</p><p>These Mexican Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy 30-minute weeknight meal that the entire family will love.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://numstheword.com/mexican-sloppy-joes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mexican Sloppy Joes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mexican Sloppy Joes</strong></a></p>
<p>Belle of the Kitchen</p><p>It’s cooks together for a hearty and comforting dinner!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://belleofthekitchen.com/chili-cornbread-casserole/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chili Cornbread Casserole;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Chili Cornbread Casserole</strong></a></p>
<p>It’s always a crowd-pleaser, especially on a chilly day! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://belleofthekitchen.com/slow-cooker-taco-soup-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Slow Cooker Taco Soup;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Slow Cooker Taco Soup</strong></a></p>
<p>Belle of the Kitchen</p><p>These Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes will take your Cinco de Mayo night to a new level!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://belleofthekitchen.com/taco-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/847827/lyubabrooke/mexican-appetizers-cinco-de-mayo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:19 Easy Cinco De Mayo Appetizers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">19 Easy Cinco De Mayo Appetizers</a></strong></p>

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