How to Cook 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
4 servings
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Calories
192 kcal
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Course
Main Course
How to Cook Taco Meat
Description
How to Cook Taco Meat guides you through browning ground beef in olive oil until mostly cooked, breaking it into small pieces for even cooking and proper texture. Draining excess fat before adding passata, taco seasoning, and broth helps control the sauce consistency. The mixture simmers on medium-low to allow the tomato-based sauce to reduce, thickening the meat preparation to your desired sauciness. This results in a savory, seasoned filling that is versatile for tacos and other dishes requiring ground beef with a balanced tomato flavor. Timing the simmer allows control over moisture levels, ensuring a good texture for serving.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet/1oz)
- ⅔ cup passata
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add 1 pound of ground beef and stir with a wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Make sure you are breaking up the beef into small pieces.
- If there is any oil in the skillet, drain it. Add ⅔ cup passata sauce, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water or broth.
- Stir until combined and lower the heat to medium to medium low. Let the taco meat simmer for up to 10 minutes or until the tomato sauce as cooked down to your desired sauciness.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a less greasy taco meat.
- Break up the beef thoroughly when browning to achieve small, uniform pieces.
- Simmer the mixture until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
- You can substitute water for beef broth if preferred.
- This recipe uses homemade no-salt taco seasoning but store-bought seasoning packets can be used as well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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