Slopless Joe Taco Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat, cayenne, cumin and some salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until the meat is browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onions and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add the tomato, liquid, mustard and sugar, if using, to the pan and bring to a simmer; simmer for 5 minutes.
• Toast the tortillas or buns. Serve the sloppy joe mixture on the tortillas or buns and top with your favorite toppers.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the onion, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and toss to coat; set aside.
• Combine the coleslaw, pickles, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and toss to coat; set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through, 2 minutes more. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the ketchup, sugar, 1/2 cup water and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the tortilla bowls on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the pepper jack. Bake until the pepper jack is melted and the tortilla bowls are slightly golden in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the liquid from both the coleslaw and onions. Divide the meat among the tortilla bowls and top with the coleslaw and onions.

Steps:

• Brown meat; drain. Add seasoning mix, salsa and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Fill buns with the meat mixture.