Jose's Sloppy Tacos

• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• onion↗1⁄2 cup

  chopped fine

• green pepper↗1⁄4 cup

  chopped fine

• jalapeno pepper↗1

  seeded and chopped

• cooking oil3 tablespoons
• water↗1 cup
• chili powder↗4 tablespoons
• cumin↗2 tablespoons
• paprika↗1 tablespoon
• ground mustard1 tablespoon
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground black pepper↗1 dash
• red chili pepper flakes↗1 dash
• cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large hot skillet, add cooking oil and brown off ground beef.

2. 2

   Using a slotted spoon, put cooked beef onto paper towels to drain.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, combine chopped green pepper, onions, and jalapeno, and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

4. 4

   When onions are translucent, add cooked beef back into the pan.

5. 5

   Add water and stir.

6. 6

   Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and red chili flakes to the beef mixture and mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Add more water if mixture gets dry.

8. 8

   Place the bottom half of 4 burger buns on a baking sheet.

9. 9

   Spoon meat mixture evenly between burger buns and top each bun with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

10. 10

    Place baking sheet under broiler until cheese has melted and starts to brown.

11. 11

    Remove and serve hot.

12. 12

    Make a quick salsa side dish by combining chopped tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber, green onion, kernel corn, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.