Taco Meat Recipe
This Taco Meat Recipe is quick, juicy, and packed with bold pantry-spice flavor, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and easy weeknight dinners.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 c tomato sauce
- 1/4 c water
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Brown the beef.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking up any large clumps with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Drain excess fat.
- Once the beef is cooked through, carefully drain off any excess fat from the pan, if needed.
Add the sauce and seasonings.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Simmer the mixture.
- Continue cooking for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Serve.
- Use the taco meat immediately in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads, or other desired dishes.
Notes
This Taco Meat Recipe is naturally gluten free as written, provided that the tomato sauce and all spices used are certified gluten free or free from hidden gluten-containing additives. If serving the taco meat with taco shells, tortillas, or chips, choose certified gluten-free options as needed. Always check labels carefully if preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or a strict gluten-free diet.