Easy Taco Meat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
177 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Taco Meat
Description
Easy Taco Meat starts with browning ground beef seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The addition of diced onion sautéed in olive oil adds a sweet depth to the dish. Spices including cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped canned chipotle pepper are toasted briefly to intensify their aroma and flavor before stirring in tomato paste and beef broth. The simmering step softens the chipotle's smokiness and melds all components into a cohesive taco filling with a slightly saucy texture.
The cooked taco meat has a robust smoky and savory flavor, balanced by the mild sweetness of onions and the tomato paste's acidity. The beef remains tender while the broth keeps it juicy without being soupy. This mixture can be spooned into tortillas, used in burritos, or layered into taco bowls with preferred toppings.
The recipe is straightforward and adaptable; adjusting the amount of chipotle pepper can modify the heat level. Using beef broth instead of water adds extra depth, and skipping the broth would yield a drier meat suitable for different preparations.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I use grass-fed 85%
- ⅓ onion diced
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 chipotle pepper in the can, chopped, smoked
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to a skillet on medium heat. Cook until the ground beef has browned.
- Push the meat to one side of the pan, add the olive oil and the onion. Add a pinch of salt and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin, and chipotle to the meat and onions and toast the spices for about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and beef broth. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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