Ground Beef Taco Filling
A simple yet great tasting ground beef mixture, suitable for burritos, tacos, or other Mexican dishes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 medium yellow onion diced fine
- 1 tbsp corn meal
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1.25 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp Mexican oregano
- 0.75 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat, breaking up the meat until achieving a Taco Bell level of refinement. Depending on the fat content of the ground beef you are using, you may need to drain it.
- Add onion and continue cooking until onions start to brown. It’s okay if you overcook the beef —- in fact, I like to turn up the heat toward the end and get some of it browned real good.
- Add all remaining ingredients except for the water and combine. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the seasonings to heat up and release their respective aromas.
- Stir in water and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the water is mostly evaporated and the mixture is thick and slightly saucy.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg
