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Taco Meat Recipe

This Taco Meat Recipe will become a regular in the weeknight dinner rotation when you see how delicious it is and how easy it is to make. Made with just a few simple ingredients and totally homemade, your family will love it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 30 minute meal, dinner, tacos
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder See note
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the spices. (Or use three tablespoons of my homemade taco seasoning.) Set aside.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up as you cook.
  • When the beef is no longer pink, drain the fat.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and the taco seasoning. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

If you made a big batch of my Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe, you can disregard the measurements for all the spices and uses 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning, the ground beef, and the tomato sauce, making this a THREE INGREDIENT recipe.
Please note that the nutritional information for this recipe is 3/4 a cup of the taco meat and does not include the taco shells or any toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.6mg