Tasty Taco Joes
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with Tasty Taco Joes—a fusion of classic sloppy joes and bold taco flavors! This family-friendly recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic onions, and garlic, all simmered in a zesty blend of taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. A touch of brown sugar balances the heat, creating a savory-sweet filling that’s perfect for piling onto soft toasted hamburger buns. Packed with melty cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream, these handheld delights are finished with optional fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy nights—and sure to satisfy your taco cravings in the most delicious way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) cilantro
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the mixture thickens slightly.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired. Spoon the taco meat mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro if using. Cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tasty Taco Joes while they’re hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.9 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.1 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5846 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.9 g | 339% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 198.9 g | 398% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1247 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1841 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
