JOSE'S SLOPPY TACOS

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A delightful twist for you sloppy-joe lovers. Leave the brand name mix at the store and have some fun with a real homemade treat.

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 479.8, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.5

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