Tacos De Matamoros Recipe
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Tacos De Matamoros

By: RHONDA35  
"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."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 637 | Total Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 142mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Karen H 
Wonderful recipe for ground beef taco meat! This is indeed how it is made in mexico.. although... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by wifeyluvs2cook 
I would have given this a five star, if I didnt have to change it so much. I added 1/4 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2005 by TEXMEX101 
This was VERY good. I've eaten many times in Matamoros and Progresso Mexico (Garcia's and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Very authentic! I didn't realize it when I started this recipe that it's time consuming so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by cookintime24 
Very moist and tasty! I added 4 cloves of fresh garlic along with the garlic powder. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by tunatwist 
uh, no, this is *not* authentic-tasting. i grew up in deep south texas, then lived in laredo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck 
Mmmmm...these are authentic TexMex tacos indeed. They were very very good. These aren't spicy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2005 by FOODGU1 
We LOVED this recipe!!! Delicious! I substituted the ground chuck with lean ground beef,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by kimvasas 
I love this recipe, it is very authentic. it is sweet, not very spicy. If you want spice, add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Madnate 
This taco meat is really, really yummy. My whole family loved it! My 3 year old ate 3 tacos... MORE

 
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