Description
This Taco Meat Recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy your family’s Mexican food cravings. Flavorful seasoned ground beef, nestled in crispy tortillas, topped with gooey cheese and all your favorite taco fixings. An easy and delicious meal for any night of the week!
Ingredients
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Main Taco Meat:
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 TBSP minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
Additional Ingredients:
- White corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp oil
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Taco Toppings: sour cream, Pico de Gallo, taco sauce, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat: Add ground beef and chopped onion to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until beef is browned, then drain excess grease. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Tacos: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Fill tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese and taco meat. Fold tortillas and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Drain tacos on paper towels, then top with sour cream, Pico de Gallo, taco sauce, and shredded lettuce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
