Best mexican ground beef recipes: 59 photos
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet
FAQ
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants boil raw ground beef with water and seasonings until cooked through to achieve a super fine texture, and the aforementioned Maid Rite sandwiches (aka Loose Meat Sandwiches, which are NOT Sloppy Joe's!) use steam to keep the cooked ground beef soft after cooking.
Typically, carne asada is marinated in a mixture of citrus juices, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, and oil for no more than 7–8 hours. The marinade tenderizes the meat as well as imparting delicious additional flavor to it.
When it comes to authentic Mexican foods, you'll often see pork and chicken utilized much more heavily than beef. Beef, particularly ground beef, is more often found in Tex-Mex versions of popular Mexican dishes.
For More Tender Ground Meat, Grind It After Cooking Too. And it's easy enough to get: Just cook your meat with seasonings as you usually would, then cool the mixture and transfer it to a food processor. Pulse it together to your desired consistency and you'll have a much more tender and homogenous filling.
Some of the most common spice blends used in Mexican cuisine include chili powder, which typically includes cumin, garlic powder, and paprika, and achiote paste, which is made from annatto seeds and gives dishes a vibrant red color.