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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add tomato paste, water and all the spices to the ground beef. Stir to mix them together, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat and use for tacos, nachos, or taco salad.
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Notes
- You can substitute 1/2 cup of tomato sauce for the tomato paste and water, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.