Description
A quick and flavorful taco meat recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes, perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Begin by heating a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onions: Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic: Mix in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Brown the meat: Introduce the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Spice it up: Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with spices.
- Incorporate tomato sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce and stir until fully combined. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add a pinch of sugar if too acidic.
- Serve warm: Remove from heat and serve hot in taco shells, on a bed of lettuce, or in burritos.
Notes
Always taste your taco meat before serving! A little adjustment can elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: taco meat, quick tacos, easy taco recipe, ground beef tacos, family dinner