Beef Mexican Trash Food

BEEF MEXICAN TRASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Brown ground beef; drain any fat.
• In a large bowl, mix the browned beef, 2 cups cheese, cheddar cheese soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, milk and taco seasoning.
• Place 1/2 of the crushed tortilla chips in the prepared baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the ground beef mixture over them. Spread the other 1/2 of the tortilla chips on top, then spread the remaining beef mixture over the top.
• Top with additional cheese (amount depends on your taste).
• Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.

MACHACA (AUTHENTIC MEXICAN SHREDDED BEEF)

Steps:

• Place meat in large saucepan. Add water, peppercorns, 1/4 onion and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Cool meat in broth. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup broth. Mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt to make a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender. Cut chili into short strips. Add chili strips and tomatoes to cooked onion.
• Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add meat, cumin and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook until meat is heated through. Stir in reserved broth. Taste and add salt if needed. Keep warm.
• NOTE: Can be served as a main dish or in tacos or other tortilla dishes.