Easy Weeknight Taco Meat

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    303 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Easy Weeknight Taco Meat

This is how I make our favorite seasoned ground beef for tacos with homemade taco seasoning on a weeknight in less than 15 minutes. This flavorful, easy taco meat is an quick dinner solution on busy weeknights, and always a hit with the family!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add tomato paste, water and all the spices to the ground beef. Stir to mix them together, and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat and use for tacos, nachos, or taco salad.

Notes

  • You can substitute 1/2 cup of tomato sauce for the tomato paste and water, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 451mg (19%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 591IU (12%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 591IU 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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