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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
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Diet:
Gluten Free
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
303
kcal
Author:
Amy Nash
Ingredients
1
lb
ground beef
2
Tablespoons
tomato paste
½
cup
water
Taco Seasoning
1
Tablespoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
cumin
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
teaspoon
oregano
½
teaspoon
onion powder
½
teaspoon
black pepper
¼
teaspoon
ground coriander
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
⅛
teaspoon
crushed red pepper
⅛
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.
Notes
You can substitute ½ cup of tomato sauce for the tomato paste and water, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
303
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
20
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
81
mg
|
Sodium:
451
mg
|
Potassium:
437
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
591
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
40
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg