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The Best Ground Beef Jerk Taco Ever

Take taco night to the next level with The Best Ground Beef Jerk Taco Ever! Packed with bold Jamaican jerk flavors, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings, these tacos are a fusion of spicy, savory, and vibrant tastes that will excite your taste buds. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or casual gatherings with friends and family.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 810 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs of lean Ground Beef 80-90% lean
  • 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp of Paprika
  • 1 tsp of Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp of Oregano
  • 1 tsp of Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp of Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp of Adobo
  • 1 tsp of Complete Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp of Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 tsp of Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp of Green Seasoning optional
  • 1 tsp of Browning
  • 1/4 cup of Sweet Pepper
  • 1/4 cup of Raw Onions
  • 1/4 cup of Olive Oil
  • 1 can of Black bean
  • 1/3 cup of Ketchup
  • 1 tsp of Sugar
  • 1 tsp of Honey BBQ Sauce
  • Yellow Corn Hard Taco Shells or any other shell of your liking
  • Toppings Ingredients
  • 2 to matoes
  • Garlic Aioli optional but so good
  • Cheese of your choice

Dressing for cabbage

  • 1/2 of a Cabbage
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1/4 cup of vinegar
  • 3 tbsp of sugar

Instructions
 

  • Rinse off beef with just water to get excess blood off (optional)
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  • Add all your seasonings (Cayenne,paprika,jerk seasoning, Browning,ect..)
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  • Rub all of your seasoning into the ground beef then leave it in the fridge for 15-30 mins. (make sure when you take it out of the fridge you let it sit for 12-15 mins)
  • Add the Olive Oil to your pot. When the pot is hot add your ground beef (allow it to brown, don’t touch it for 3-5 mins)
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  • Stir it after 10 mins
  • Add water if necessary
  • Now it’s time to add in those sweet peppers, Onions,Black Beans, your Ketchup, your Sugar, BBQ Sauce
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  • Now give that a stir
  • Let that simmer for 10 more minutes. In the mean time, it’s time to make your Cabbage and cut up your tomatoes

Cabbage Instructions

  • Cut your cabbage in half
  • Use a knife or chopper to cut your cabbage into very small pieces (see how small in video below)
  • Rinse your cabbage off
  • Now it’s time to make the cabbage dressing
  • In a small bowl add the vinegar, 3 tbsp of water and sugar, taste it to see if it's sweet/tangy to your liking.
  • Add the mixture to the cabbage
  • Add 1 whole lime to the cabbage
  • Mix it all together
  • Turn off your beef

Taco Topping

  • Cut up your tomatoes 🍅
  • Grab your cheese
  • Get your Taco shell
  • Get your Aioli Sauce because it’s now time to plate

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 41gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 969mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1711IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 6mg
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