Taco Meat
This speedy and flavorful taco meat recipe delivers rich, savory Mexican-inspired flavors in under 20 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it uses simple pantry ingredients and a balanced blend of spices to create versatile taco meat that can be used in tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, and more. Easily customizable in heat and protein choice, this recipe is your go-to for hearty, authentic taco dishes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic to ensure even cooking and release their flavors early in the process.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef or turkey, and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to avoid clumps.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the browned meat; cook for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste or sauce thoroughly to coat the mixture, unlocking deep, rich flavors.
Pour in the water or broth slowly and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meat absorbs the delicious flavors. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/4 of recipe (about 4 oz)
- Calories
- 250 calories
- Sugar Content
- 2g
- Sodium Content
- 350mg
- Fat Content
- 15g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 7g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 6g
- Fiber Content
- 1g
- Protein Content
- 20g
- Cholesterol Content
- 65mg
