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Easy Ground Wild Game Tacos
Ground tacos are a classic way to use wild game. This recipe includes a homemade seasoning mixture and a few extra secret ingredients that help keep the meat moist.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Taco Meat:
- 1 lb ground wild game (red meat: venison, pronghorn, elk, moose, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon lard (only needed if your meat does not have added fat)
- 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon Dried onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup stock (beef or wild game)
Other Ingredients:
- 8 tortillas (soft shell taco size or crispy taco shells)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoon yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, cumin, onion flakes, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Add to ground meat and incorporate spices into meat, using your hands.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lard to pan, let it melt, and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add seasoned meat to pan and spread meat out into a thin layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until bottom side is browned and crisp. Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Break up meat with a wooden spoon or ChopStir tool. Add in tomato paste and broth. Stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer and let liquid reduce for an additional 2-3 minutes or until liquid is no longer soupy. The mixture should be mostly meat with a little extra thickened sauce to keep it moist.
- Divide meat among tortillas. Top with desired toppings. Enjoy!
- Suggested toppings per taco: 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon diced onion, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon salsa, 1 tablespoon diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoon shredded lettuce, and ½ tablespoon sliced black olives.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
472mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
880IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 880IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.