Description
This easy 25-minute taco meat recipe is perfect for family dinners. It’s a versatile and flavorful ground beef filling for tacos, burritos, and nachos, making taco night a guaranteed hit. This recipe is designed for family-sized portions and is kid-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean recommended)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Return the skillet to heat and sprinkle in the taco seasoning.
- Pour in the water and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot in taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground beef.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños for a spicier taco meat.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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