Zantigo Chilito Recipe
Do you love fast food classics? Then you need this Zantigo Chilito Recipe. Many people miss this iconic menu item.
Equipment
- Large skillet.
- Wooden spoon
- Microwave-safe plate.
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef.
- 1 can 15 oz chili beans.
- 1 cup mild red salsa.
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
- 8 flour tortillas soft.
- Salt to taste.
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in the skillet. Use medium heat until fully brown. Drain the extra fat away.
- Stir in chili and onion powder. Add a pinch of salt. Mix well to coat the meat.
- Pour in the beans and salsa. Stir the mixture gently. Let it simmer for ten minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave. Keep them soft and flexible. This prevents tearing during folding.
- Place meat mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle plenty of cheddar cheese inside. Roll them up very tightly.
- Heat the rolled chilitos briefly. The cheese should be very gooey. Serve them while they are hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality sharp cheddar cheese.
- Do not overfill the flour tortillas.
- Steam tortillas to keep them soft.
- Add jalapenos for extra heat.
- Let the meat mixture thicken well.