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Tacos De Matamoros

A staple dish in Matamoros, Mexico, this simple recipe starts with ground beef mixed with spices that you already have in your kitchen and turns into a great family dinner! Perfect to 'make ahead' on busy days. Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas, Spanish rice, and beans-a-la-charra.

close up view of a Taco De Matamoros with tomatoes and lettuce on a green plate
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds ground chuck

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • ½ medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ medium onion, chopped

  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

  • 12 ounces queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

  1. Place the ground chuck in a large skillet, and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and garlic. Pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour. Add more water as necessary during cook time, and break the meat into small pieces.

  2. Mix the bell pepper and onion into the skillet, and continue to simmer 30 minutes. Drain and reserve juices. Skim the fat off the juices(or, if not preparing the tacos right away, place juices in the freezer until fat may be easily removed from the top). Mix 5 tablespoons of the remaining juices back into the skillet with the beef, and cook until heated through.

  3. Serve the beef on the tortillas. Garnish with queso asadero, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts (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.

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