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Ground Beef Taco Meat
This simple yet flavorful recipe for Mexican-style Ground Beef Taco Meat is spiced with a mixture of seasonings and can be used in numerous dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
Taco seasoning:
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder optional -if you don't like spicy, omit
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
Ground beef:
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large white onion diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ C water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix and combine the taco seasoning ingredients and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan or skillet over high heat.
- Add in the ground beef, break it up and sauté until browned and the fat renders out.
- Drain or blot out any excess grease with a paper towel, but leave a little fat to sauté the onions.
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Push the meat to the side in the pan and add in the white onions and garlic.
- Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant and becomes translucent.
- And add in the taco seasoning.
- Stir the onion mixture with the ground beef to combine.
- Pour in water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits, and simmer until the meat mixture slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a platter and serve in between warmed flour or corn tortillas.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
679mg
(28%)
Potassium
485mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.