Gringo Recipe
seasoned ground beef, cilantro lime rice, romaine, jalapeño, tomatillo crema, pico de gallo, white queso, cilantro
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Ingredients
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Beef Filling
Cilantro Lime Rice
Salad and Toppings
Method
Beef Filling
- 1
- 2
Season the Beef
Once the beef starts to brown, add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Drain Excess Fat
If necessary, drain excess fat from the beef and keep it warm until ready to assemble.
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 4
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 5
Salad and Toppings
- 6
Prepare Toppings
While the beef and rice are cooking, chop the romaine lettuce, slice the jalapeño, and prepare the tomatillo crema, pico de gallo, and white queso.
Assemble the Gringo
- 7
Layer Ingredients
In a large bowl or plate, layer the cilantro lime rice, seasoned ground beef, chopped romaine, sliced jalapeño, pico de gallo, a drizzle of tomatillo crema, and white queso.
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for garnish. Serve immediately.