Classic Taco Meat
This Classic Taco Meat recipe is a weeknight staple that never goes out of style. Made with ground beef, a simple blend of spices, and a splash of tomato sauce for moisture, it’s flavorful, juicy, and ready in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb 96% ground beef
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce 240g
- ½ cup water 120g
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat with a spritz of oil. Add beef and let it sizzle and sit while you add seasonings (to let it get a nice brown on the bottom.)
- Add dry seasonings, then using a meat-masher, or wooden spoon, break up the meat while it cooks. When it’s almost totally cooked through, add tomato sauce and water, combining well. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes before turning down to a simmer. Keep warm until dinner!
- Enjoy this meat in tacos, rice bowls, taco salads, stuffed sweet potatoes, nachos… etc!
Notes
Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
I grab my 96/4 lean ground beef at Trader Joe’s or Sprouts. If you can’t find it, here are the macos if you’re using 93/7 for 112g serving size: 177 calories, 8 fat, 1.3 carbs, 23 protein.
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Nutrition
Serving: 112g or 4oz | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 24.7g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.7g