Taco Meat
Taco meat with browned ground beef coated in a rich spiced sauce—quick, bold, and ready to spoon into tacos or burritos. Simmered until thick and clinging to the crumbles for an easy, storable filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
Brown and drain the beef
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons.
Build the spiced sauce
Lower the heat slightly and stir in the water, taco seasoning, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined and smooth.
Simmer until thick and coated
Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
Season and finish
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper to taste to balance the flavor.
Serve and store
Use the taco meat immediately in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or other Mexican dishes. Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
