Mexican Beef Hero'S

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A flavorful Mexican-inspired beef hero with crispy bacon, melted cheeses, and spicy chilies, perfect for satisfying lunches or casual dinners with bold, savory flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 oz) can chilies, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olive rings
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 6 oz Colby cheese
  • 6 oz Muenster cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 6 hero buns

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crisp; drain and set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef and chopped onion in bacon drippings.
  3. Stir in chopped green chilies, sliced black olives, catsup, salt, and chili powder.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Slice hero buns and fill with the beef mixture and cheeses before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

472 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.7g 57% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 30.2g 11% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 9.6g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11565.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 831mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 64.3mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 442mcg 49% DV
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 349mg 27% DV
Iron 6mg 34% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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