Sloppy Tacos

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

  • Lime Sour Cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • Filling And Assembly
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 2 lb. ground beef chuck
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 14-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 12-oz. bottle tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. ancho chile powder or chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 12 crisp taco shells, warmed
  • Shredded Wisconsin cheddar, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

  1. Lime Sour Cream

  2. Mix sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

  3. Filling And Assembly

  4. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef, breaking up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

  5. Preheat oven to 400°. Add tomatoes to skillet; cook, breaking up with a spoon, until thickened, 8–10 minutes. Add beef; chili and Worcestershire sauces; chile, garlic, and onion powders; sugar; and cumin. Cook, stirring, until flavors meld, 10–12 minutes. Spread in a 13×9×2” baking dish; bake until a crust forms, 30–40 minutes. Serve filling in shells with toppings.

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