Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSocial CantinaAmericano Recipe

Americano Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time30m
Serves4

seasoned ground beef, romaine, mixed cheese, pico de gallo

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Meat

Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.

  2. 2

    Season the Beef

    Add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the beef is well seasoned and the water has evaporated.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Base

    In a serving bowl or plate, lay down the chopped romaine lettuce as the base.

  2. 4

    Add the Beef

    Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the romaine lettuce.

  3. 5

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle the mixed cheese generously on top of the seasoned beef.

  4. 6

    Finish with Pico de Gallo

    Finally, add a generous scoop of pico de gallo on top for freshness.

More from Social Cantina