Description
Sloppy Joe Tacos are a delightful fusion of two favorite dishes – Sloppy Joes and Tacos. These easy-to-make tacos are filled with a savory, tangy ground beef mixture, making them a perfect choice for a quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 hard taco shells
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Heat Taco Shells: Meanwhile, heat the hard taco shells according to the package instructions.
- Assemble Tacos: Once the sloppy joe mixture is ready, spoon it evenly into the heated taco shells.
- Add Toppings: Top the sloppy joe tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese, if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- These tacos pair well with a side of coleslaw or a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g