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Two beef tacos on a plate with lettuce and avocado.

Beef Taco Meat Recipe

This beef taco meat recipe comes together with just two simple ingredients and is ready to eat in minutes. We love to prepare a large batch for meal prep, and use it to make beef tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and more for protein-rich meals loaded with flavor!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
  • 4 Tablespoons taco seasoning or to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef, and brown, breaking it into pieces as it cooks.
    2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
  • Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.
    4 Tablespoons taco seasoning or to taste, 1/4-1/2 cup water
  • Bring the water to a boil, stirring frequently. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Getcha some of that!

Notes

Note: If using leaner ground beef, add oil to the skillet before cooking. 
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days. Or, freeze for up to two to three months

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beef taco meat, taco meat
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