MEXICAN ESSENTIALS: MAKE-AHEAD BURRITO FILLING

Mexican Essentials: Make-Ahead Burrito Filling image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground chuck
1 Tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 Tbsp chili powder, mild or hot, your choice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp hungarian paprika
1/4 tsp dry oregano
1/4 tsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1/4 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1/2 c salsa, mild or hot, your choice
2 oz diced green chilies, mild or hot, your choice, 1/2 can

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
3. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the pork and beef to the pan, and sprinkle with the dry spices (sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, crushed dehydrated onions. paprika, oregano, and white pepper).
5. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until brown and cooked through, about 5 - 7 minutes.
6. Add the salsa, and green chilies, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, for about 10 - 12 minutes.
7. Place in a sealed container in the fridge, until needed.
8. PREP/PREPARE
9. Heat up in a small saucepan, and then take a flour tortilla, slap on some sour cream and cheese... whatever you want. Enjoy.
10. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.