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The Best Homemade Taco Meat

The Best Homemade Taco Meat

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This recipe for The Best Homemade Taco Meat is packed with flavorful seasonings like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, giving it a delicious and authentic taste. Perfect for taco nights or meal prepping!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • salt
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth or bone broth

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  2. Add seasonings: Stir in salt, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.
  3. Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder or adding some cayenne pepper for extra heat.
  • Feel free to add diced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg