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Homemade Taco Meat in a skillet with a wood spoon.

Best Taco Meat Recipe

Vicky Hadley~Little Chef Within
Taco meat with a homemade spice blend that includes rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar, nothing like a taco packet. Ready in 20 minutes. My kids stopped asking for Taco Bell after the first time I made it
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 312.5 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.1 pound ground beef.
  • When the beef is about halfway cooked, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent.1 small onion,2 cloves garlic.
  • Excess fat should be absorbed back into the dish leaving a small amount for flavor.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to combine, cooking for about 1 minute to slightly caramelize the tomato paste.2 tablespoons tomato paste.
  • Pour in the beef broth and apple cider vinegar, stirring to combine.1/2 cup beef broth,1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
  • Add all the dried herbs and spices: chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well.1 teaspoon chili powder,1 teaspoon dried oregano,1 teaspoon ground cumin,1 teaspoon paprika,1 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon black pepper,1/2 teaspoon dried thyme .
  • Add the bay leaf to the mixture.1 bay leaf
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the meat is coated with a thick sauce.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 312.5kcalCarbohydrates: 4.7gProtein: 20.7gFat: 23.1gSaturated Fat: 8.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.1gTrans Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 80.5mgSodium: 842.8mgPotassium: 472.6mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 1.9gVitamin A: 531.4IUVitamin C: 3.6mgCalcium: 43.7mgIron: 3.3mg
Keyword 30 minute meals, beef, easy, ground beef, kid approved, one-pot meal, tacos
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