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lettuce topped sloppy joe tacos sitting on a blue and white checkered cloth napkin
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Sloppy Joe Tacos

Part sloppy joe, part taco- these cheesy baked tacos are a quick and easy meal the kids & adults can all agree on. Make sloppy joe tacos for a 20 minute meal on busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 crunchy taco shells
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded lettuce for garnish

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, crumbling as it cooks. Drain off excess grease, then add and saute the onions and pepper until onions begin to turn clear.
  • Add in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line taco shells in a lightly greased 9×13" baking and evenly divide the meat mixture in the shells. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake them for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and shells are warm.
  • Divide lettuce evenly between taco shells.
  • Serve warm with your favorite additional toppings & enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't like ground beef? Sub ground turkey instead!
  • This recipe easily doubles to feed a larger crowd.
  • Make your sloppy joe mixture on the weekend, then store it in an air tight container in the fridge for an easy dinner in the next couple days.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg