Mexican Pancakes Recipe

Name: Mexican Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; Crust; 2 cups pancake mix; 1 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional); Topping; 1 cup shredded cheese; lettuce, shredded (optional); chopped tomato (optional); chopped onion (optional)

Servings: persons

Filling
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
Crust
2 cups pancake mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornmeal (optional)
Topping
1 cup shredded cheese
lettuce, shredded (optional)
chopped tomato (optional)
chopped onion (optional)

1
Brown ground beef in a large skillet.
2
Drain off fat.
3
Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce and water.
4
Simmer until flavors are blended and sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
For pancakes, mix together mix, milk, eggs and cornmeal.
7
Preheat griddle to 400u00b0F Using 1/3 cup batter for EACH pancake, grill until golden brown.
8
Stack pancakes between wax paper.
9
Keep warm in 200F oven.
10
Continue until batter is gone.
11
Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of the pancakes.
12
Top each with a second pancake.
13
Spread with more filling.
14
Sprinkle cheese and other desired toppings on top.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Pancakes

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Variations & substitutions

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