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The Best Homemade Taco Meat

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This homemade taco meat recipe is packed with flavorful spices and perfect for taco nights. It’s easy to make and great for feeding a crowd!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • salt
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth or bone broth

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
  2. Add spices: Stir in salt, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.
  3. Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until the liquid is absorbed.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings for your tacos.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg