Discada Norteña (Northern Mixed Meat Skillet)
Steak, pork, bacon, chorizo and ham cooked together in one big pan with peppers and tomato, the party dish of northern Mexico. Spoon it into warm tortillas.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.60 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Season the steak and pork strips with the cumin, oregano, pepper and salt. Use a very large frying pan, wok or paella pan.
- 2
Heat the pan over a medium high heat. Fry the bacon and chorizo for 8 minutes, stirring, until the fat runs and the edges crisp. Do not add any extra oil.
8 min - 3
Add the pork and cook for 6 minutes, then add the steak and ham and cook for 4 minutes more, stirring often so everything browns.
10 min - 4
Add the onion, jalapenos and garlic. Cook for 6 minutes, until the onion is soft and a little charred.
6 min - 5
Stir in the tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the juices are thick and glossy.
5 min - 6
Take off the heat, add the lime juice and coriander and taste for salt. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan and serve the discada straight from the pan.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.