Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTico's of LincolnPonchitos Recipe

Ponchitos Recipe

Inspired by Tico's of Lincoln
Time2h
Serves4

Warm flatbread stuffed with a blend of ground beef and chorizo sausage, then smothered with green pork chile.

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Ingredients

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For the Ponchitos

For the Filling

Method

For the Ponchitos

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

For the Filling

  1. 4

    Cook the Meats

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and chorizo sausage. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Aromatics

    Add the diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Cool the Filling

    Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly before using.

For the Green Pork Chile

  1. 7

    Prepare the Chile

    In a large pot, combine the diced pork shoulder, chopped tomatillos, jalapeño, quartered onion, whole garlic cloves, chicken broth, and salt.

  2. 8

    Cook the Chile

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the pork is tender.

  3. 9

    Blend the Chile

    Once cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble the Ponchitos

  1. 10

    Shape the Dough

    Divide the rested dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

  2. 11

    Add Filling

    Place a generous spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle.

  3. 12

    Seal the Ponchitos

    Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal tightly.

  4. 13

    Cook the Ponchitos

    Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook each ponchito for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  5. 14

    Serve with Chile

    Serve the warm ponchitos topped with the green pork chile.

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