Taco Ground Beef Recipe
Skip the store-bought seasoning packets and make the best taco ground beef recipe at home. This easy taco meat is juicy, flavorful, freezer-friendly, meal-prep approved, and perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, taco bowls, salads, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ⅓ cup beef broth
Seasoning Blend
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in all seasonings.
- Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth.
- Simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, or nachos.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (Approximate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 228 |
| Protein | 22g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g |
| Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Sodium | 510mg |
| Cholesterol | 68mg |