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Spicy Tacos Ragu Recipe

Spice up Taco Tuesday with this quick and easy Spicy Tacos Ragu recipe! This Ragú®-inspired fusion dish transforms classic Italian ragu into a vibrant Mexican fiesta in just 25 minutes. The spicy Italian sauce base gets a fiery kick from jalapeños and chili powder, creating a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun gathering!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 383.5 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spicy Tacos Ragu

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How to Make Spicy Tacos Ragu

  1. Finely chop 1/2 medium onion. Mince 1-2 jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference). Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups Ragú® Spicy Italian Sauce, the chopped onion, minced jalapeños, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Lightly coat a medium-sized skillet with cooking spray.
  4. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings). Crumble the sausage while cooking, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through (approximately 8-10 minutes).
  6. Add the ragu sauce mixture to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  8. While the ragu simmers, prepare your toppings: Shred 1 cup of cabbage. Crumble 1/4 cup goat cheese. Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro. Thinly slice 1 jalapeño for garnish.
  9. Warm your tortillas according to package instructions.
  10. To assemble the tacos, spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the meat and sauce mixture onto each tortilla.
  11. Top with 2 tablespoons shredded cabbage, 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sliced jalapeños, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

37g

Carbs

9g

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