Ground Beef Taco Meat

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 lbs ground beef

  • Calories

    316 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Ground Beef Taco Meat

Quick and easy ground beef taco meat for all your tacos, burrito bowls, burritos, and/or enchiladas! This easy taco meat recipe can be customized to your preferred spice level.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 batch Homemade Taco Seasoning *
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or beef broth or water
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil to medium or medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
  3. Make space for the ground beef and place the ground beef directly onto the skillet. Allow one side to brown for 3 to 5 minutes without touching it (you can stir around the onions during this process so they don’t burn).
  4. Flip the meat and allow the other side to brown 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Use a spatula to break the meat into smaller chunks. If you'd like, drain the fat from the meat. I use 90/10 meat and choose to leave the fat in. Sprinkle all of the taco seasoning over the meat.
  6. Continue breaking up the meat and stirring until well combined, but don’t cook the beef all the way through just yet.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Bring mixture to a full boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  8. Cover with a lid and cook 10 to 15 minutes, until beef is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  9. Taste for flavor and add lime juice, sea salt, and/or hot sauce or salsa to taste.

Notes

  • *Use 5 tablespoons of store-bought taco seasoning, or 4 tablespoons of chili powder if you don't want to make the homemade seasoning recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1of 6 Calories 316kcal (16%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 21g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2lbs ground beef

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 6
Calories 316kcal 16%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 21g 32%

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

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