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Tacos De Matamoros
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Tacos De Matamoros

14 ingredients 30 min + 1 hr 30 min 6 servings openrecipes
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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

475
Calories
32g
Protein
15g
Fat
55g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

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