Ground Beef Taco Meat

Get ready to take your taco game to the next level with the absolute best beef taco meat! This flavorful and juicy beef filling is the secret ingredient to turning ordinary tacos into an extraordinary fiesta.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef, tacos

Servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup water OR plain tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon, until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the cooked beef. Stir well to coat the meat thoroughly with the spices. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference, adding more salt or spices if needed.
Pour a small amount of water, or tomato sauce, into the skillet to help distribute the seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and let the beef simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the liquid to evaporate slightly- but not fully.
Before serving, give the taco meat a quick taste test to ensure it’s seasoned to perfection. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Once the taco meat is ready, spoon it into warm tortillas and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and avocado.

Notes

We like to serve these with crispy corn tortillas. If you opt for flour I recommend using smaller 6" tortillas.

Taco topping ideas: refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and onion (I like green onions or red onion). Add whatever toppings you usually reach for on taco night.

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes

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