Oh yes 🌮 Ground beef taco meat—super quick, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, nachos, or burrito bowls.
🌮 Ground Beef Taco Meat
Ingredients (for 4 servings / ~1 lb beef):
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- â…“ cup water or beef broth
- Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste or salsa for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Cook aromatics:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Brown the beef:
- Add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season:
- Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper.
- Stir to coat the meat evenly.
- Simmer:
- Add water (or broth) and optional tomato paste/salsa.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5–7 minutes until most liquid evaporates and meat is saucy but not soupy.
- Serve:
- Use in tacos, burritos, nachos, taco salads, or even stuffed peppers.
Tips & Variations:
- Cheesy beef: Stir in ½ cup shredded cheese at the end.
- Spicy kick: Add chipotle in adobo or cayenne powder.
- Make ahead: Keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days, freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Low-carb option: Skip tortillas; serve over lettuce or roasted veggies.
If you want, I can give a 5-minute microwave version that’s perfect for super-fast taco nights 🌮⚡.
Do you want me to do that?
