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Easy Taco Meat

Easy Taco Meat

This simple and flavorful taco meat recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup water

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  • Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour in water and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and serve the taco meat in warm tortillas or over a salad.

Notes

This taco meat can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.