spring hill ranch's taco-burrito meat filling

Name: Spring Hill Ranch's Taco-Burrito Meat Filling
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) bacon, finely chopped; 1/2 pound(s) bulk mexican chorizo meat; 1 medium onion (yellow, white or red). finely chopped; 2 1/2 pound(s) 80/20 lean ground beef; 1 can(s) (7 ounces) chopped green chiles; 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder (new mexico style if available); 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped cilantro (or 1 teaspoon crushed dried cilantro); 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic; 1 pinch(es) ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup(s) good water; 1 or 2 medium chile jalapeños, seeds removed, diced (optional)

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Wiley P

Sierra Vista, AZ

Updated on Aug 30, 2014

This is a great Americanized filling that can be used in tacos, burritos, in eggs, salads, on a taco/burrito bar and a hundred other dishes. Add some chopped potatoes and eggs for a breakfast burrito filling. It makes a bunch, and does really well in the freezer for a quick dinner. I made this for my crew when we were on night shifts and finally wrote it down about 20 years ago. In lieu of the chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic cocoa powder and cinnamon, you can use 3 rounded tablespoons of Spring Hill Ranch's Southwestern Seasoning, available here at JaP.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield makes 5-6 cups of filling

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, finely chopped
1/2 pound bulk mexican chorizo meat
1 medium onion (yellow, white or red). finely chopped
2 1/2 pounds 80/20 lean ground beef
1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder (new mexico style if available)
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (or 1 teaspoon crushed dried cilantro)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup good water
1 or 2 medium chile jalapeños, seeds removed, diced (optional)

How To Make spring hill ranch's taco-burrito meat filling

Step 1

In a 14” skillet or deep 12” fry pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until it is just cooked, about 3 minutes. Add the chorizo meat and cook it until it is slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook it until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook it, stirring often, until it is browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the diced green chilies, chile powder, cilantro, cumin, cocoa powder, granulated garlic, cinnamon, and jalapeños (if using) and stir well to combine.
Step 3

Add the water and stir well. Reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Drain off any remaining water and/or drippings.
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