Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Tacos De Matamoros
Tacos de Matamoros represent staple dishes from Matamoros, Mexico, using simple ground beef mixed with traditional spices readily available in home pantries. This authentic regional recipe showcases how basic ingredients can create exceptional flavors when combined with proper Mexican seasoning techniques. The simplicity reflects genuine Mexican home cooking traditions.
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.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
2 pounds ground chuck
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ 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
Directions
Place the ground chuck in a large skillet, and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and garlic. Pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour. Add more water as necessary during cook time, and break the meat into small pieces.
Mix the bell pepper and onion into the skillet, and continue to simmer 30 minutes. Drain and reserve juices. Skim the fat off the juices(or, if not preparing the tacos right away, place juices in the freezer until fat may be easily removed from the top). Mix 5 tablespoons of the remaining juices back into the skillet with the beef, and cook until heated through.
Serve the beef on the tortillas. Garnish with queso asadero, sour cream, tomato, and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 629 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 629 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 21g | 103% |
| Cholesterol 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium 868mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 38g | 77% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium 500mg | 38% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 609mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
