Best Joses Sloppy Tacos Recipes

Sloppy Joe Tacos image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons oil or other fat
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as turkey, lamb, pork, beef, chicken, etc.
1 teaspoon cayenne or smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato product of your choice, such as sauce, crushed, diced, etc.
1 cup liquid of your choice, such as water, stock, beer, etc.
1/4 cup mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, optional
6 to 8 tortillas or buns
Optional toppers: diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, sliced radishes, shaved cabbage, sliced jalapenos

Steps:

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat, cayenne, cumin and some salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until the meat is browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the tomato, liquid, mustard and sugar, if using, to the pan and bring to a simmer; simmer for 5 minutes.
Toast the tortillas or buns. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on the tortillas or buns and top with your favorite toppers.

Jose's Sloppy Tacos image

Provided by Mr. Sauce

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion (chopped fine)
1/4 cup green pepper (chopped fine)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash red chili pepper flakes
1 cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

In a large hot skillet, add cooking oil and brown off ground beef.
Using a slotted spoon, put cooked beef onto paper towels to drain.
In the same skillet, combine chopped green pepper, onions, and jalapeno, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
When onions are translucent, add cooked beef back into the pan.
Add water and stir.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and red chili flakes to the beef mixture and mix thoroughly.
Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Add more water if mixture gets dry.
Place the bottom half of 4 burger buns on a baking sheet.
Spoon meat mixture evenly between burger buns and top each bun with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
Place baking sheet under broiler until cheese has melted and starts to brown.
Remove and serve hot.
Make a quick salsa side dish by combining chopped tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, green onion, kernel corn, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.