My Favorite Ground Beef Taco Meat
My favorite ground beef taco meat recipe is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and lets you get dinner on the table in minutes. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or anytime!
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper seeded and diced
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning or 2 packets
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook onion and jalapeño in olive oil over medium heat until soft
- Add ground beef, and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink, crumbling up with a spatula as you go. Drain if necessary
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally
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Notes
You can use this recipe for tacos, burritos, in casseroles and salads and soups.
If you're not using extra lean beef, you may need to drain the beef before adding seasoning. You can also use turkey or chicken in place of beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg
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