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Taco meat is easy on a weeknight, even when you don't have a packet of taco seasoning on hand. This Whole 30 compliant version comes together in a snap.
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Weeknight Taco Meat

Taco meat is easy on a weeknight, even when you don't have a packet of taco seasoning on hand. This Whole 30 compliant version comes together in a snap.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅓-1/2 cup water
  • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon paprika
  • teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 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 5-10 minutes then remove from heat and use for tacos, nachos, or taco salad.

Notes

Recipe lightly adapted from a slower cooker version found at Rubies & Radishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 386mg | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.8mg