Mexican Meat Mix to Go with Chimichangas
Elevate your chimichanga game with this flavor-packed Mexican Meat Mix, a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and pork that's simmered to perfection with aromatic spices, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Infused with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this versatile filling boasts an irresistible depth of flavor, enhanced with a touch of fresh cilantro for a zesty finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect not only for chimichangas but also for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or even nachos. Whether you're hosting a Mexican-inspired feast or meal prepping for the week, this hearty and bold meat mix is your go-to for authentic, mouthwatering dishes. Keywords: Mexican meat mix, chimichanga filling, seasoned ground beef, authentic Mexican flavors, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
- 4 oz green chilies, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook and crumble the meat over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return the meat mixture to the heat.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to slightly thicken.
Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro just before serving.
Use the meat mixture as a filling for chimichangas or other Mexican-inspired dishes such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.6 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3347 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 142.5 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
