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Mexican Ground Beef Taco Filling
This Mexican Ground Beef Taco filling is so easy to put together, making it perfect for a quick midweek dinner. You can change the spice level to suit your family. We are still on the mild end of the spectrum, although the boys are slowly developing a taste for a little bit of heat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste/puree
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop one onion and 3 garlic cloves.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a heavy based skillet and add the chopped onion and garlic.
- Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add in 2lb/1kg of ground beef and use your spatula to break it apart.
- Add in 2 tablespoon tomato paste/puree, 2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. (also add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you want it spicy)
- Stir everything together and add ½ cup of water.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat until the meat has cooked through and the flavors have developed. If the mixture starts to look too dry add a further ¼ cup of water, if the mixture looks too wet, raise the flame to medium-high.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
660mg
(28%)
Potassium
349mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
308IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.