Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Best Taco Meat
If you are looking for the best taco meat to make extra flavorful ground beef tacos, then this is the recipe for you! Made with simple and delicious ingredients like homemade taco seasoning and tomato paste, this recipe is a surefire way to kick things up a notch with your tacos!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 ½ cups beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Use a spatula to break apart meat into small pieces. Drain any excess fat from pan.
- Add taco seasoning and tomato paste, stir to combine. Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, until the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- Taste meat to ensure it’s seasoned enough. If the flavor isn’t there, add more salt or taco seasoning as needed.
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Notes
To turn up the heat, we recommending adding any of the following if you like your Taco Meat spicy!
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Ground Cayenne Pepper
- Hot Sauce
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 380kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 45g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 136mg, Sodium: 400mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g