Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 a large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning, (See Cook's Notes)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup red salsa
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 small flour tortillas, cut into small squares
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican style cheese
  • Optional garnishes: Sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped avocados, sliced green onion, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, pico de gallo, salsa, chopped fresh cilantro, and other toppings as desired

Instruction

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet; add the onion and jalapeno; cook until onion is soft but not browned.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a meat masher, until browned. Drain if needed.
  • Add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, oregano, and Sazon. Stir together and continue cooking for about 1 minute.
  • Add the beef stock and stir. Add the salsa, green chilies and pinto beans; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened and reduced, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the pieces of tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle top with sliced green onion. Garnish individual servings as desired.