Best Taco Meat Recipe

Homemade Taco Meat in a skillet with a wood spoon.

Make the best homemade taco meat with simple pantry spices in just 20 minutes. This easy taco meat recipe is flavorful, family-friendly, and perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 199.5 kcal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if desired. 1 pound ground beef.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir until the beef is evenly coated. 1 tablespoon chili powder,1 teaspoon ground cumin,1 teaspoon onion powder,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika,1/2 teaspoon salt.
Pour in the water and stir to combine.1/4 cup water.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beef is coated in the seasonings.

Notes

Pro Tip: Double the recipe and freeze the leftovers for an easy weeknight meal later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 199.5kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 13.3gFat: 15.4gSaturated Fat: 5.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.7gTrans Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 53.7mgSodium: 267.9mgPotassium: 246.2mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 481.7IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23.4mgIron: 2mg

Keyword 30 minute meals, beef, easy, ground beef, kid approved, one-pot meal, tacos

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