Tijuana Train Wreck

Cook: 150 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

Tijuana Train Wreck is a hearty, flavorful Mexican-inspired beef stew with rich tomato and spice notes, perfect for satisfying family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 cloves dried garlic
  • 2 cans tomato paste
  • 6 cans water

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, chopped onion, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, dried garlic, tomato paste, and water in a pot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  3. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

477 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.7g 37% DV
Total Fat 23.1g 30% DV
Carbs 65.5g 24% DV
Fiber 24.4g 87% DV
Sugar 9.4g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10728.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1677.3mg 36% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 450.8mcg 50% DV
Vitamin C 15.5mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 751.3mg 58% DV
Iron 32.6mg 100% DV

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

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