Best Kpds Awesome Retro Burritos Tacos Or Chimichangas Recipes

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KPD'S AWESOME RETRO BURRITOS, TACOS OR CHIMICHANGAS



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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.

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain.
  • Add onions, peppers and garlic to skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes with beef.
  • 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).
  • ***Serve with warmed flour tortillas, taco shells, spanish rice, and beans.
  • ***Garnish with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole!
  • ***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.
  • ***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!

CHIMICHANGAS



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Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of the chimichanga (fried "burro", as we call them, stuffed with meat, onions and chiles). I've combined several recipes into this one, and it's fairly authentic. -Laura Towns, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup bacon grease
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef, pork or chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 large peeled boiled potato, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
12 large flour tortillas, warmed
Vegetable oil
Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potatoes until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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