Easy Taco Meat

This easy taco meat is seasoned, flavorful and ready in 15 minutes. Make a big batch and freeze flat in bags for tacos, burritos, nachos and more all week.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword beef taco meat, easy taco meat, taco ground meat, taco meat

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

1 kg (2lb) ground beef/beef mince
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1-2 tsp chilli flakes depending on preference
1½ cups beef stock or water
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large skillet or frying pan set over medium-high heat and break it into pieces with a wooden spoon.
Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes. Don't stir it constantly. Let the meat sit in contact with the pan long enough to actually brown rather than just turning grey. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Move some of the meat to the side and add the tomato paste straight to the pan. Allow to brown with the meat for a minute.
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds until the spices are fragrant and coating the meat evenly.
Stir in the stock or a splash of water. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid has mostly absorbed and the meat is saucy and well coated rather than dry.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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