Ground Beef Taco Meat

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Ground Beef Taco Meat

Nutrivore Score: 217

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes 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.