Authentic and earthy Mexican flavours are the perfect for pairing with beef. Explore our Mexican beef recipes for inspiration on how to make traditional dishes including Beef Barbacoa and smoky Mexican Steak as well as quick and easy Beef Tacos, Steak Fajitas and more. Additionally, we provide answers about ingredients to stock up on and beef marinades.

Mexican Recipes, Mexican BBQ, Smoky Mexican Steak

Gran Luchito's Best

Mexican Beef
Recipes

Beef is rich, juicy and comforting and authentic Mexican spices are brilliant at enhancing and making beef taste even better. Add in delicious Mexican dishes such as saucy enchiladas, sizzling fajitas and melty quesadillas and you have a winning combination. Here are some of our most popular beef dishes. 

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Everything you need to make delicious Mexican Beef at home!

Get yourself a few of these Gran Luchito products and you’ll be good to go.

You will first of all need some of our Soft Taco Wraps or Burrito Wraps to use as vessels for your beef.
Our Refried Beans or Cantina Beans are a great way of adding substance and protein to your dishes.

Finally, you’ll need a marinade for your beef. Go for our Chipotle Paste or Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix if you are marinating your beef and leaving it to rest for a bit before cooking. Alternatively, our Chipotle Enchilada Sauce or Red Fajita Simmer Sauce if you’d like to add flavour to your beef whilst cooking.

Homemade Mexican

Beef
Tacos

Whether you fancy crunchy or soft tacos, making delicious and authentic beef tacos at home is easier than you think! Flavourful steak, mince, and tender shredded beef are just a few of the cuts of beef we love to use when making tacos at home.

Guide to Pacific Coast Mexico with Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos

Seriously indulgent tacos with slowly stewed beef and cheese..What’s not to love about beef tacos dipped into “Consomé” or meat juices? You'll want these again and again.... See full recipe

Mexican food and How to make tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

A warm tortilla wrap filled with thinly sliced grilled steak, onions, guacamole, and our Chipotle Salsa. There is so much to love about this Carne Asada Tacos recipe. ... See full recipe

Vampiro Tacos prep step

Vampiro Taco

Half Taco and half Quesadilla these easy to make Vampiro Taco recipe originates from Northern Mexico where they are traditionally stuffed with steak and cheese! ... See full recipe

Crunchy Beef Tacos instruction image

Crunchy Beef Tacos

These tacos, made with seasoned minced beef and crispy taco shells, will satisfy your cravings. Try them today and experience an explosion of flavour with every bite.... See full recipe

Mexican food - Tacos Al Carbon Finished dish

Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos al Carbon are a popular Mexican dish consisting of grilled and thinly sliced marinated meat, typically served with warm tortillas and a variety of flavourful toppings. The smoky and charred flavours from the grill give these tacos a distinct and delicious taste that keeps people coming back for more.... See full recipe

Double Decker Taco finished dish

Double Decker Tacos

Double Decker Tacos are unique in that they feature not one, but two tortillas stacked together to create a double layer. The bottom tortilla is a soft flour tortilla, while the top tortilla, acting as a shell, is a hard corn tortilla.... See full recipe

mexican food - Lorenza Taco finished dish

Lorenza Taco

The Lorenza taco dish embodies the rich and authentic flavours of Mexico, crafted from a delightful blend of locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. Its versatility makes it a culinary delight suitable for any occasion, be it a laid-back weeknight dinner or an elegant and sophisticated gathering.... See full recipe

Beef Tacos, Taco Recipes

Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos are a great introduction to making tacos at home. They're easy to make, a crowd pleaser, and a perfect way to use the packet of mince on your weekly shop! ... See full recipe

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Our Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is yet another reason to love the slow cooker! It cooks beef to perfection, full of flavour and so tender it falls apart.... See full recipe

Tender & Juicy

Steak

If you haven’t yet tried Mexican steak, here are some classic steak recipes to get you started. Our Chipotle Paste features in most of them, as well as our Red Fajita Simmer Sauce. You could also season your steak with our Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix, as the smokiness of this spice mix lends itself really well to steak. For ideas on marinating steak, scroll down the page to see our tips and tricks!

Mexican food - Tacos Al Carbon Finished dish

Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos al Carbon are a popular Mexican dish consisting of grilled and thinly sliced marinated meat, typically served with warm tortillas and a variety of flavourful toppings. The smoky and charred flavours from the grill give these tacos a distinct and delicious taste that keeps people coming back for more.... See full recipe

Mexican food with Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas

Made with delicious rump steak, cut into strips and cooked with our mild Fajita Simmer Sauce, these steak fajitas are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! ... See full recipe

Mexican Steak, Recipes with Chipotle Paste

Mexican Steak

Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible.... See full recipe

Carne en su Jugo

Carne En Su Jugo

This quick beef stew is served with fried crispy bacon on top, finely diced onion, finely chopped coriander, with tortillas on the side. Pure Mexican comfort food in a bowl!... See full recipe

Burrito Bowl

Burrito Bowl

Delicious steak, lots of veggies and Cantina Beans - this is everything you love about burritos but with a bowl so you don't have to try to squeeze it all into one tortilla!... See full recipe

Steak Sandwich

Steak Sandwich

Not many things beat a good steak sandwich, and this is definitely a good one with a dollop of our homemade macha mayo, caramelised red onion, and gem lettuce - YUM!... See full recipe

Steak Nachos

Steak Nachos

Take your nachos game to the next level with our Steak Nachos recipe! Served with tender slices of steak, refried beans, grated cheese, and caramelized onions, what’s not to love?!... See full recipe

Chipotle Steak Salad

Chipotle Steak Salad

This is great for a low carb meal with plenty of fresh veg and oodles of flavour. Cucumber, avocado, spring onions & lettuce with a zingy dressing and Gran Luchito chipotle marinated steak.... See full recipe

Mexican Food - Steak Enchiladas

Steak Enchiladas

Attention steak lovers! This is the perfect marriage of juicy tender steak with slow cooked onions and our red Chipotle Enchilada Sauce. Your weekend dinner is now sorted! ... See full recipe

Succulent & Melt In Your Mouth

Mexican Beef
Recipes

Flavourful and easy to prepare, here you can find our selection of delicious Mexican beef recipes that you can whip up in no time from the comfort of your kitchen. Whether you are a Mexican food fanatic or just dipping your toe in to see if you like it, there is something for everyone. You could start with our Beef Tacos, Mexican Steak or Easy Chilli Con Carne. Or if you fancied trying something that takes a bit longer, try out our Beef Enchiladas or Birria Tacos!

Chilli Con Carne finished dish, with Recipes with Chipotle Paste

Easy Chilli Con Carne Recipe

The smoky flavour from our chipotle paste makes this one of the very best Chilli Con Carne recipes and our version is quick and easy enough to make for a quick midweek meal.... See full recipe

Guide to Pacific Coast Mexico with Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos

Seriously indulgent tacos with slowly stewed beef and cheese..What’s not to love about beef tacos dipped into “Consomé” or meat juices? You'll want these again and again.... See full recipe

Mexican food and How to make tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

A warm tortilla wrap filled with thinly sliced grilled steak, onions, guacamole, and our Chipotle Salsa. There is so much to love about this Carne Asada Tacos recipe. ... See full recipe

Loaded Nachos

Loaded Nachos

Our perfect Loaded Nachos contain chipotle beef mince, fresh pico de gallo and our special homemade chipotle nacho cheese sauce which make this recipe taste amazing.... See full recipe

Mexican Starters - Air Fryer Empanadas finished dish

Air Fryer Empanada

Air fryer empanadas are ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy way to satisfy a craving, providing a healthier, tastier, and more convenient way to enjoy your favourite food.... See full recipe

Vampiro Tacos prep step

Vampiro Taco

Half Taco and half Quesadilla these easy to make Vampiro Taco recipe originates from Northern Mexico where they are traditionally stuffed with steak and cheese! ... See full recipe

Chile Colorado finished dish

Chile Colorado

Chile colorado is a popular recipe in the north of Mexico, where dried chillies are toasted, soaked, crushed into a red brick coloured smooth sauce, along with our Chipotle Paste!... See full recipe

Tamales, Mexican street food

Tamales

Here is our special hot tamales recipe where we use our Chipotle Paste to cook the beef and make it into delicious and succulent meat, ready to go into the traditional tamales.... See full recipe

Beef Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas

Saucy, melty and totally delicious Beef Enchiladas. A practical recipe after a busy day, this uses minced beef with onions and our Chipotle Enchilada Sauce.... See full recipe

Crunchy Beef Tacos instruction image

Crunchy Beef Tacos

These tacos, made with seasoned minced beef and crispy taco shells, will satisfy your cravings. Try them today and experience an explosion of flavour with every bite.... See full recipe

Mexican food - Tacos Al Carbon Finished dish

Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos al Carbon are a popular Mexican dish consisting of grilled and thinly sliced marinated meat, typically served with warm tortillas and a variety of flavourful toppings. The smoky and charred flavours from the grill give these tacos a distinct and delicious taste that keeps people coming back for more.... See full recipe

authentic mexican food

Pozole Soup

This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night.... See full recipe

Double Decker Taco finished dish

Double Decker Tacos

Double Decker Tacos are unique in that they feature not one, but two tortillas stacked together to create a double layer. The bottom tortilla is a soft flour tortilla, while the top tortilla, acting as a shell, is a hard corn tortilla.... See full recipe

Albondigas Soup finished dish

Albondigas Soup

Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that features savoury meatballs (albondigas) made from a mixture of ground meat, rice, herbs, and spices. These flavourful meatballs are simmered in a broth alongside vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and zucchini.... See full recipe

Mexican food with Steak Fajitas

Steak Fajitas

Made with delicious rump steak, cut into strips and cooked with our mild Fajita Simmer Sauce, these steak fajitas are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! ... See full recipe

mexican food - Lorenza Taco finished dish

Lorenza Taco

The Lorenza taco dish embodies the rich and authentic flavours of Mexico, crafted from a delightful blend of locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. Its versatility makes it a culinary delight suitable for any occasion, be it a laid-back weeknight dinner or an elegant and sophisticated gathering.... See full recipe

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

Hearty shredded beef and vegetables resembling a heap of colourful rags that can be served alongside rice and warm beans. It can also be used in burritos, quesadillas or tacos.... See full recipe

Mexican food with Chilli Con Carne Burrito

Chilli Con Carne Burrito

Delicious chilli con carne made with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste that brings all the flavours together then gets wrapped up into a hearty and meaty burrito... See full recipe

Gorditas

Gorditas

Gorditas are one of those perfect quick Mexican recipes that you can have on the go and eat with your hands. Made of masa, ours are loaded with traditional beef picadillo.... See full recipe

Mexican Steak, Recipes with Chipotle Paste

Mexican Steak

Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible.... See full recipe

Beef Tacos, Taco Recipes

Beef Tacos

Beef Tacos are a great introduction to making tacos at home. They're easy to make, a crowd pleaser, and a perfect way to use the packet of mince on your weekly shop! ... See full recipe

Chilli Stuffed Peppers

Chilli Stuffed Peppers

Chilli Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and different way to enjoy chilli con carne. The sweet flavour of the roasted peppers is an excellent accompaniment to hearty chilli.... See full recipe

Beef Burrito

Beef Burrito

Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket and chuck steak make a delicious burrito filling. We then add crisp lettuce, spring onions, grated cheese, sour cream and Tomatillo Salsa. ... See full recipe

Breakfast Chilli

Breakfast Chilli

Start your day with a flavour bomb of leftover chilli con carne with a perfectly fried egg with guacamole and tomatoes all wrapped up in Soft Taco Wraps - delicious!... See full recipe

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

All your favourite taco ingredients are combined into one epic bowl. It's all about mixing textures and fresh flavours, and we think it is delicious!... See full recipe

Beef Picadillo

Beef Picadillo

One of the easiest meals to prepare, beef mince is fried with onions and garlic, then cooked with diced vegetables, served with refried beans and Mexican rice on the side. ... See full recipe

Chilli Beef Nachos

Chilli Beef Nachos

Chilli beef nachos layered with flavourful, meaty and saucy chilli con carne are the ultimate party food or snack - perfect for sharing with your carnivore mates!... See full recipe

Carne en su Jugo

Carne En Su Jugo

This quick beef stew is served with fried crispy bacon on top, finely diced onion, finely chopped coriander, with tortillas on the side. Pure Mexican comfort food in a bowl!... See full recipe

Mexican Meatballs

Mexican Meatballs

Mexican Meatballs or “Albondigas” in Spanish, are known for being a very homely dish in Mexico, meant to bring comfort and a lovely everyday meal for your family.... See full recipe

Beef Quesadilla

Beef Quesadilla

Looking for the best cheesy beef quesadilla recipe? Our beef quesadilla has tender chuck steak AND brisket slow cooked in ale and Chipotle Paste which makes an epic filling.... See full recipe

Chilli Cheese Fries

Chilli Cheese Fries

Like the mighty smoky chilli dog, this indulgent delight is a classic from over the pond. We recommend guacamole and sour cream for dipping your meaty and saucy fries into.... See full recipe

Burrito Bowl

Burrito Bowl

Delicious steak, lots of veggies and Cantina Beans - this is everything you love about burritos but with a bowl so you don't have to try to squeeze it all into one tortilla!... See full recipe

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

Our Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is yet another reason to love the slow cooker! It cooks beef to perfection, full of flavour and so tender it falls apart.... See full recipe

Ultimate Chilli Con Carne

Ultimate Chilli Con Carne

We take this chilli con carne recipe up a notch with melt-in-your-mouth chunks of slow-smoked chuck steak flavoured with our smoky Chipotle Paste, truly the ultimate chilli.... See full recipe

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. ... See full recipe

Steak Sandwich

Steak Sandwich

Not many things beat a good steak sandwich, and this is definitely a good one with a dollop of our homemade macha mayo, caramelised red onion, and gem lettuce - YUM!... See full recipe

Steak Nachos

Steak Nachos

Take your nachos game to the next level with our Steak Nachos recipe! Served with tender slices of steak, refried beans, grated cheese, and caramelized onions, what’s not to love?!... See full recipe

Mexican Burger

Mexican Burger

We decided to set ourselves the challenge of developing the ultimate hamburger recipe. With a little help from Gran Luchito products and Chef Susy here is our Mexican Burger! ... See full recipe

Chipotle Steak Salad

Chipotle Steak Salad

This is great for a low carb meal with plenty of fresh veg and oodles of flavour. Cucumber, avocado, spring onions & lettuce with a zingy dressing and Gran Luchito chipotle marinated steak.... See full recipe

Smoky Chilli Dogs

Chilli Dogs

Chilli dogs are a classic American dish that we knew would work really well with our delicious and smoky Easy Chilli Con Carne - perfect for leftovers!... See full recipe

Mexican Food - Steak Enchiladas

Steak Enchiladas

Attention steak lovers! This is the perfect marriage of juicy tender steak with slow cooked onions and our red Chipotle Enchilada Sauce. Your weekend dinner is now sorted! ... See full recipe

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

A filling of slow cooked tender beef brisket makes this enchiladas recipe especially delicious and worthy of any special occasion, or get-together with friends.... See full recipe

Our Favourite Ways To Marinate Beef

If you are looking for quick and easy ways to marinate your beef, just pick up one or two of these Gran Luchito products and you’ll be good to go!

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Gran Luchito Mexican

Beef
FAQs

Please see our frequently asked questions! We get loads on how to make our recipes and use our products. If you want to learn more about making Mexican dishes at home, be sure to check out the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel for lots more recipe inspiration, how to’s and more.

What makes beef Mexican?

Beef is made Mexican by the way it's cooked and presented. Traditional herbs and spices are used, red peppers, tomatoes, onion, quite often chillies, a bit of smoky heat. It's then grilled, fried or slow cooked and presented with rice, or in soft flour or hard corn tortillas.

How to make Mexican ground beef?

For examples of how to make ground beef, check out our recipes for Easy Chilli Con Carne or our Beef Picadillo recipe.

How to make Mexican beef tacos?

For the best Mexican beef taco recipes, see our recipes for Carne Asada Tacos, Vampiro Taco, Beef Tacos, Crunchy Beef Tacos, Birria Tacos, and Breakfast Tacos with Carne Asada.

How to season Mexican beef?

The best way to season beef and make it Mexican is using Gran Luchito products, of course! Our Chipotle Paste is the best place to start. Alternatively one of our Fajita and Taco Mix's or one of our red simmer sauces.

What Mexican dishes can you make with beef?

You can make any number of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos or enchiladas. You can also make a mean chilli con carne, or our beef picadillo recipe is a classic Mexican dish for the family to enjoy.