Kpd's Awesome Retro Burritos, Tacos or Chimichangas

Submitted by KPD123

"This is my basic recipe for a Mexican ground beef mixture. This way everyone can make what they want: DH makes burritos, I make tacos or chimichangas, and DD makes what I call a fiesta bowl! I usually double the recipe so we can use the leftovers for a Nacho Night! If I'm low on time or spices, I'll just throw in a taco packet, no biggie! Please use your judgement on the seasonings: we like it spicy, so I actually use a lot more than written...if you prefer mild, go a little light initially and increase as necessary."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 poblano pepper, diced
• 1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup beer (I prefer Pacifico)

directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain.
2. Add onions, peppers and garlic to skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes with beef.
3. Add seasonings or a taco packet to meat and veggies. Pour beer into skillet and stir well to combine (add more beer if mixture needs moistening).
4. ***Serve with warmed flour tortillas, taco shells, spanish rice, and beans.
5. ***Garnish with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole!
6. ***To make a burrito: Place meat and desired fillings in middle of warmed tortilla, fold the sides in and roll up to make a yummy little package.
7. ***To make a chimi: Roll like you're rolling a burrito, place on baking sheet folded side down, brush tortilla with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, and bake 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until browned and crispy!

Reviews

[mama smurf]

Made this as written and delicious!! I used it in tacos, tostadas and in recipe#497830#497830 along with topping with recipe#262967#262967. So many uses. The couple that came for dinner took the recipe home and were tickled to get it. Next time I am going to add some pinto beans to the mixture and there will be a next time. Thank you for posting. Made for My 3 Chefs October 2013 tag game.