Ground Beef Taco Filling
A simple yet great tasting ground beef mixture, suitable for burritos, tacos, or other Mexican dishes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 medium yellow onion diced fine
- 1.5 tbsp corn meal
- 1.5 tbsp chili powder guajillo FTW
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp cocoa powder
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp lime juice
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 dry ingredients and combine. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the seasonings to heat up and release their respective aromas.
- Stir in beef broth and lime juice, then bring to a light boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the water is mostly evaporated and the mixture is thick and slightly saucy.
Notes
If you truly want Taco Bell level of refinement: after the initial browning of the beef, drain off the fat, then place in a food processor and pulse 3 or 4 times. Return it to the skillet or pan and continue.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1342IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg
