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Discada Recipe

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Discada is a traditional Northern Mexican dish cooked in a plowing disc. This hearty, one-pan recipe combines bacon, chorizo, pork, beef, and sausages with fresh vegetables and bold seasonings. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is rich in flavor and brings a rustic, communal feel to any occasion.

Ingredients

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Meats:

  • 1/2 lb bacon, diced
  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo, crumbled
  • 1 lb pork loin, cubed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb sausages or hotdogs, sliced

Vegetables and Seasonings:

  • 2 large white onions, diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup beer (light or dark)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes:

  • Lime wedges
  • Tortillas (corn or flour)
  • Guacamole or salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meats:
    • Heat the plowing disc over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until the fat renders. Push bacon to the side of the disc.
    • Add crumbled chorizo and cook until browned. Push to the side.
    • Add pork and beef, browning them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Move cooked meats aside as you go.
    • Toss in the sliced sausages or hotdogs, cooking until golden brown.
  2. Sauté the vegetables:
    • In the rendered fat, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
    • Add bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking until slightly softened but still retaining texture.
  3. Combine and simmer:
    • Mix the meats back into the vegetables. Pour in the beer to deglaze the disc, scraping up flavorful bits from the bottom.
    • Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole, and salsa on the side.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a plowing disc, use a large cast-iron skillet or wok.
  • Feel free to substitute the meats with shrimp, chicken, or a vegetarian alternative like mushrooms and zucchini.
  • For extra smokiness, use mesquite seasoning or smoked paprika.

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