Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
- 2 diced tomatoes
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro or parsley (for serving)
- Fresh lime (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add butter.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix beef broth and cornstarch, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.
- Serve on toasted brioche buns with diced tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Adjust jalapeños for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun with toppings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg