Best 5 Mexican Meat Filling Recipes

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Are you searching for a flavorful and versatile Mexican meat filling recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal a fiesta? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Mexico, exploring the art of creating the perfect meat filling that will elevate your tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and any other Mexican dish you can imagine. From selecting the right cuts of meat to mastering the traditional cooking techniques, we will provide you with all the essential knowledge and step-by-step instructions you need to create an authentic and delectable Mexican meat filling that will leave your family and friends craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TACO FILLING



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Fold this Mexican-style mixture into corn tortillas for our Beef Tacos, or try it in our Classic Taco Salad, on top of sweet potatoes, or as a hearty addition to stews.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups finely chopped onions (about 3 medium onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno chile, minced (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt.

KRIS' AMAZING SHREDDED MEXICAN BEEF



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My husband grew up in southern California, and he says this shredded Mexican beef is the best he's ever had. Use it in burritos, tacos, salads and more.

Provided by Kris Ross

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 pound) beef bottom round roast or other lean roast
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
1 cube beef bouillon

Steps:

  • Trim the roast of any excess fat, and cut into four pieces. Rub with black pepper, and place into a slow cooker. Add the onions, green chiles, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chipotle peppers, and beef bouillon. Pour in enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
  • Cover, and cook on High until the meat begins to fall apart, about 8 hours. Add water if needed to keep the roast from drying out.
  • Turn the slow cooker to Low, and remove meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker; cook about 20 minutes to reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MEXICAN POT ROAST FILLING



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My son's friends used to request this recipe when they came over...ten years later, they're still talking about it. The meat makes an excellent filling for tacos, burritos or enchiladas and freezes well.-Connie Dicavoli, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
Taco shells or flour tortillas (8 inches)
Chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut roast in half; rub spice mixture over meat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with chilies, onion and garlic. Pour broth over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat from slow cooker; shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup meat mixture on each taco shell. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

KYANABELLE'S MEXICAN MEAT FILLING



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Multi-purpose freezer meal. Tastes like restaurant Mexican meat filling instead of a "taco seasoning packet" homemade filling. Use it for filling tacos, burritos, topping nachos, mixing into a hot cheese dip. Let me know what YOU can come up with to use it for. Oh, it's a huge kid pleaser, too. You can use a combination of ground meats (pork, turkey, ground round, hamburger) according to your health goals/family preferences. Salsa Verde is a salsa that is green and made of green chilis. This is not a real spicy mixture.

Provided by KyanaBelle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 packages, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 lbs ground chuck
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Wondra Flour
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Steps:

  • Brown the meat, breaking it up finely in the process.
  • Drain the juices through a strainer into a bowl and refrigerate til fat solidifies.
  • Remove the fat and return the juices to a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Add onions to the juices and simmer til onions are tender.
  • Add salsa verde, green chilis, salt, garlic powder, and ground cumin to sauce.
  • Bring to boil and sprinkle with the flour, stirring constantly, boil til slightly thickened.
  • Return the sauce mixture to the ground meat and combine thoroughly to distribute evenly.
  • Divide the meat mixture between the 6 ziplock bags and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 835.9, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.6

MEXICAN MEAT FILLING



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I use this for tacos, taco salad, nachos, buritos, quesadillas, etc. I usually do about 4 batches at once and freeze in zip lock sandwich bags... about 6 oz in each bag.

Provided by George Heritage

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the hamburger, onion, garlic and cayenne over medium heat.
  • Stir often until meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
  • Add chili powder, cumin and salt.
  • Cook about 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and cook the mixture, stirring often, until thickened (about 5 minutes).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. The better the quality of the beef, the better the filling will taste. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Season the beef well. A good blend of spices will give the filling plenty of flavor. Common spices used in Mexican meat fillings include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Overcooked beef will be dry and tough. Cook the beef until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the filling. Common vegetables used in Mexican meat fillings include onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and corn.
  • Simmer the filling for a while. Simmering the filling allows the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer the filling for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.

Conclusion:

Mexican meat filling is a versatile dish that can be used in a variety of dishes, such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and empanadas. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With these tips, you can make the best Mexican meat filling possible. ¡Buen provecho!

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