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Taco Meat Recipe

A flavorful and easy-to-make taco meat recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, and nachos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Seasoning
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup water for moisture

Method
 

Cooking the Meat
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add water and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This taco meat can be used in tacos, burritos, or as a topping for nachos.

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