Matamoros-Style Tacos
Ingredients List
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2 pounds ground chuck
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons paprika
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1 ½ teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
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½ medium onion, chopped
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12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
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12 ounces queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)
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1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
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1 large tomato, diced
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2 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
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In a large skillet, cook the ground chuck over medium heat, seasoning it with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and minced garlic. Add enough water to cover the meat and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary and breaking the meat into small crumbles as it cooks.
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Add the chopped bell pepper and onion to the skillet and continue simmering for another 30 minutes. Drain off the excess liquid and save the juices. If not using immediately, you can chill the juices to separate the fat more easily. Stir 5 tablespoons of the reserved juices back into the beef mixture and heat through.
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Assemble the tacos by serving the seasoned beef on warm tortillas and topping with queso asadero, sour cream, chopped tomato, and shredded lettuce.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 629 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 629 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 21g | 103% |
| Cholesterol 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium 868mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 38g | 77% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium 500mg | 38% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 609mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5