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Ground Beef Taco Meat

Nutrivore Score: 217
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 251kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 large onion diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or cooking fat of choice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat (cast iron works well).  Add ground meat, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently to break up the meat, until fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add spices to beef.  If you meat is really dry, you might want to add 1-2 Tbsp of water. Stir to fully incorporate.
  • urn temperature down to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it smells so delicious you just can’t wait another second.
  • Serve on store-bought crunchy taco shells, cassava flour tortillas, or lettuce leaves with your favorite taco toppings. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Ground Beef Taco Meat
Amount per Serving
Calories
251
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
401
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
467
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
879
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.