Best Slopless Joe Taco Recipes

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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.

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces (1 1/3 cup) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow or orange)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dark or golden raisins
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Toppings (optional):
Chopped mango, chopped jalapeno, chopped tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onion, shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

1) Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, bell pepper and onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. 2) Stir in tomato sauce, water, raisins, ancho chili powder and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. 3) Evenly divide beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. Garnish with toppings, as desired; close sandwiches. Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.