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!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.1 lb ground beef
- Add tomato paste, water and all the spices to the ground beef. Stir to mix them together, and bring to a simmer.2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat and use for tacos, nachos, or taco salad.
Notes
You can substitute 1/2 cup of tomato sauce for the tomato paste and water, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
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