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Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Best Ground Beef Taco Meat – 5 Simple Secrets to Perfect Tacos

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Simple and flavorful ground beef taco meat.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds ground round
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef and cook, breaking up clumps with a spatula, until fat renders out and beef begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly until onion is softened and beef is crumbly, about 4 minutes.
  4. Drain fat if desired.
  5. Add desired amount of taco seasoning and cook 1 minute.
  6. Add tomato paste and water.
  7. Cook, using a spoon to loosen any browned bits from the pan, and stir until well combined.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg