Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 lb

ground chuck

3 unit

onions

diced

4 tbsp

chili powder

6 unit

tomato paste

30 unit

tomato sauce

2 tsp

salt

4 tbsp

sugar

2 cup

water

1 tsp

oregano

30 unit

pinto beans

1 unit

corn chips

1 unit

rice

1 unit

onions

diced

1 unit

olives

chopped

1 unit

picante sauce

1 unit

grated cheese

1 unit

tomatoes

diced

1 unit

mushrooms

1 unit

shredded lettuce

1 unit

sour cream

Step 1
~11 min

Brown ground chuck and diced onions together in a large skillet or pot.

Step 2
~11 min

Drain off any excess fat from the meat mixture.

Step 3
~11 min

Add chili powder, tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, water, and oregano to the meat mixture.

Step 4
~11 min

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 5
~11 min

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 1 hour, or cook in a crock-pot until ready to serve.

Step 6
~11 min

Prepare a serving station with corn chips, rice, meat sauce, grated cheese, diced onions, chopped olives, picante sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.

Step 7
~11 min

Instruct each person to create their own "trainwreck" by layering the ingredients in the desired order, starting with corn chips and rice, followed by meat sauce, cheese, and other condiments.

Key Technique: Layering

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.

Add a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies for extra flavor and heat.

Serve with guacamole and a dollop of Greek yogurt for added richness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meat sauce can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a variety of toppings.

Offer different types of cheese and sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Mexican and American flavors, often served at gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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