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A vibrant and colorful dish of Mexican Discada featuring tender meats, fresh vegetables, and spices served in a traditional cooking pan.

Discada Recipe: Flavorful Mexican Cowboy Dish

chef Laya
Whether you’re planning a family barbecue, hosting a festive gathering, or simply craving a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine, discada is the perfect choice. Its versatility allows you to adapt the ingredients to your liking, and its rich, smoky flavors guarantee to impress every palate.
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Prepr Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 1 heure
ToTal Time 1 heure 20 minutes
Type of plate Dinner, Soup
kitchen American, Mexican
Serving 7

Ingrédients
  

  • 200g Bacon: diced
  • 250g Chorizo: sliced or crumbled
  • 300g Ground beef
  • 2–3 Hot dogs: sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 large White onion: diced
  • 2 medium Bell peppers 1 red, 1 green; diced
  • 3 medium Tomatoes: diced
  • 1–2 Jalapeño peppers: finely chopped, optional for heat
  • 1 cup Corn kernels: fresh or canned, drained
  • 3 cloves Garlic: minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons Oil or lard for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Beer optional, for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Corn or flour tortillas: For serving
  • Lime wedges: Optional for squeezing over the dish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Dice and slice the proteins (bacon, chorizo, pork shoulder, ground beef, and hot dogs).
  • Chop the vegetables (onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños, and garlic).

Heat the Cooking Pan:

  • Heat a disco (or a large skillet) over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil or lard to prevent sticking.

Cook the Proteins:

  • Start with the bacon, rendering the fat until crispy.
  • Add the chorizo and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
  • Finally, toss in the hot dog slices and cook for 2–3 minutes.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Push the cooked proteins to the side of the pan. Add onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños to the center and sauté until softened.
  • Mix in the garlic and cook briefly until aromatic.

Combine and Season:

  • Stir the cooked proteins and vegetables together.
  • Add tomatoes, corn, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour in the beer (optional) and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top.
  • Serve hot with warm tortillas, lime wedges, or your favorite sides like rice or beans.