Taco Joes

Take your taste buds on a flavor-packed adventure with Taco Joes, a fun and delicious twist on a classic Sloppy Joe! Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef infused with taco spices, zesty tomato paste, and aromatic garlic and onion, this quick and easy recipe brings bold Tex-Mex flavors to your weeknight menu. Piled high on toasted hamburger buns and topped with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and a dollop of tangy sour cream, each bite is bursting with flavor and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes and customizable with fresh cilantro or your favorite toppings, Taco Joes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, or game-day feasts. Perfectly satisfying and family-friendly, this hearty dish is sure to earn a top spot in your meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, water, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Step 6

Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired. Place a generous scoop of the taco beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.

Step 7

Top each Taco Joe with shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Step 8

Place the top half of the bun on top, and serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1420 grams (1420.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2359

Total Fat 170.40g	218%
Saturated Fat 81.90g	410%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 7865mg	342%
Total Carbohydrate 110.10g	40%
Dietary Fiber 66.70g	238%
Total Sugars 22.10g
Protein 170.30g	341%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1212mg	93%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 2162mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.8%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 16.6%