Mexican Jumble Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lbs of lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. paprika*
1 (14.5 oz) can of chicken broth
2 (15.5 oz) cans hominy, not drained
2 (14 oz) cans of corn, not drained
1 (16 oz)cans pinto beans, not drained
1/2 of an 8 oz jar picante sauce (make sure not to get it too hot)
Directions:
Brown and drain meat.
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and paprika.*
Add all the chicken broth, hominy, corn, beans and jar of picante sauce.
Heat through and serve in bowls.
Optional toppings:
Grated cheese, sliced green onions, sliced back olives, jalapeno peppers, cut up avocados, sour cream
*These spice ingredients can be replaced with two packets of taco seasoning. I avoid using taco packets, because they contain harmful preservatives.
The leftovers freeze well.
Grocery list
1 lb. of lean ground beef
Spices - chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano and paprika
1 (14.5 oz) can of chicken broth
2 (15.5 oz) cans hominy, not drained
2 (14 oz) cans of corn, not drained
1 (16 oz) can pinto beans, not drained
1/2 of an 8 oz jar mild (not hot) Pace’s picante sauce
Grated cheese
Sour cream or yogurt
Fresh or pickled Jalapeños (optional)
Fresh cilantro
Equipment Needed
A copy of theTex Mex Jumble recipe, copied and pasted into text in the font and size easiest for your child to read and follow. Recipe in next sequence
Wok or a large skillet
Can opener (May need adult assistance)
Large cooking spoon
Cutting board
Knife to cut the cilantro and scallions (parental discretion)
Cheese grater (parental discretion)
Small bowls for the grated cheese, sour cream and cut up scallions.
Optional bowl of fresh or pickled jalapeños - Let an adult handle this. Jalapeños can be hot!!!
A table set with a plate (or bowls), napkins and silverware for everyone in the family.