Taco Meat
This homemade taco meat is so easy and so much better than fast food. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or whenever you're craving tacos.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 1-2 teaspoons paprika more if you want it red in color
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt more or less to taste
- 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups water use less or more water if you drain the meat.
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet on medium heat cook the ground beef with the flour. Use a potato masher to mash the ground beef.
- Once the meat is no longer pink add in the seasonings and water. If you've drained the fat, add in 1/3-1/2 cup more water.
- Bring the taco meat to a boil and reduce the heat to low heat. Allow it to cook for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring.
- Serve as desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg