Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos
Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos feature richly seasoned ground chuck simmered until juicy and flavorful, then tucked into warm corn tortillas. Cool sour cream, melty queso asadero, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomato add balance and texture. Ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a lively weekend gathering with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ground chuck in a large skillet and season it with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and garlic. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Add more water as needed while it cooks, and break the meat into small pieces.
- 2
Stir the bell pepper and onion into the skillet and keep simmering for 30 minutes. Drain and save the juices. Skim the fat from the juices (or, if not making the tacos right away, put the juices in the freezer until the fat can be easily removed from the top). Stir 5 tablespoons of the remaining juices back into the skillet with the beef and cook until warmed through.
- 3
Serve the beef on the tortillas. Top with queso asadero, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce.
- Calories 841.71 kcal High 42%
- Protein 44.74 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 42.14 g 15%
- Total Fat 52.81 g High 68%
- Saturated Fat 24.61 g High 123%
- Trans Fat 0.51 g High --
- Cholesterol 172.61 mg High 58%
- Sodium 590.89 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 550.21 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 593.09 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 114.96 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 13.15 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Matamoros Style Beef Tacos is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Garlic, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 841.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 841.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos healthy?
- Matamoros-Style Beef Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 841.71 calories and 44.74 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 590.89 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 24.61 g (123% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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