Calibacitas

Source : Heat The Oil In Your Largest Skillet/saute Pan/dutch Oven/wok Over High Heat And Add The Ground Beef And Chop Up In The Pan With A Spatulawhen The Beef...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : November 13, 2025

Step:

  1. Heat the oil in your largest skillet/saute pan/Dutch oven/wok over high heat and add the ground beef, and chop up in the pan with a spatula

    Calibacitas recipe step 1 photo
  2. When the beef is beginning to brown but is still pink in the middle reduce heat to medium high, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the residual moisture has evaporated and the onions soften.

    Calibacitas recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add the seasonings, stir and cook briefly for 30 seconds

    Calibacitas recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add the green chile, and cook until the moisture once again evaporates and is sizzling.

    Calibacitas recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add the squash and gently toss to coat in the seasoned meat

    Calibacitas recipe step 5 photo
  6. Every few minutes fold the squash mixture over to distribute. Taste for salt and season accordingly.

    Calibacitas recipe step 6 photo
  7. When the squash has just begun to soften but still has some crunch, turn the heat off, and sprinkle the cheese over top.

    Calibacitas recipe step 7 photo
  8. Cover and let steam until the cheese has melted.

    Calibacitas recipe step 8 photo
  9. Serve with cilantro and lime in a bowl.


Ingredients

  1. 1 lb ground beef
  2. 2 Tbsp oil
  3. 1 onion, diced
  4. 5 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1/2-1 cup NM green chile
  6. 1 Tbsp salt
  7. 1 tsp oregano
  8. 1 tsp cumin
  9. 1 tsp black pepper
  10. 4 zucchini, diced
  11. 4 yellow squash, diced
  12. 1/2 lb shredded provolone/mozzarella
  13. Cilantro
  14. Lime

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