Description
This easy and flavorful taco meat recipe brings together lean ground beef seasoned perfectly with aromatic onions, garlic, and taco seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, or any Mexican-inspired dish, delivering a satisfying and well-spiced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves to prepare for cooking.
- Heat Oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm before adding other ingredients.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their fragrance, about 3 minutes.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Brown the meat evenly over about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Season the Meat: Drain excess fat from the skillet if needed. Stir in the taco seasoning thoroughly to coat the meat with the spices.
- Simmer: Pour in the water, then reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning according to your spice preference.
- Serve with warm tortillas, shredded cheese, lettuce, and salsa for a complete taco experience.
- Leftover taco meat can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
