Kpd's Awesome Retro Burritos, Tacos or Chimichangas

KPD's Note:

This is my basic recipe for a Mexican ground beef mixture. This way everyone can make what they want: DH makes burritos, I make tacos or chimichangas, and DD makes what I call a fiesta bowl! I usually double the recipe so we can use the leftovers for a Nacho Night! If I'm low on time or spices, I'll just throw in a taco packet, no biggie! Please use your judgement on the seasonings: we like it spicy, so I actually use a lot more than written...if you prefer mild, go a little light initially and increase as necessary.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 red onion , diced
• 1 poblano pepper , diced
• 1 -2 serrano peppers or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper , minced
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
• ½ cup beer (I prefer Pacifico)

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain.
2. Add onions, peppers and garlic to skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes with beef.
3. Add seasonings or a taco packet to meat and veggies. Pour beer into skillet and stir well to combine (add more beer if mixture needs moistening).
4. ***Serve with warmed flour tortillas, taco shells, spanish rice, and beans.
5. ***Garnish with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream and guacamole!
6. ***To make a burrito: Place meat and desired fillings in middle of warmed tortilla, fold the sides in and roll up to make a yummy little package.
7. ***To make a chimi: Roll like you're rolling a burrito, place on baking sheet folded side down, brush tortilla with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, and bake 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until browned and crispy!