Homemade Taco Meat Recipe (No Seasoning Packets)
Skip the seasoning packets and make flavorful homemade taco meat with just four pantry spices. This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for tacos, taco salads, burrito bowls, nachos, and meal prep.
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Small Dish
- Wooden spoon or meat chopper
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1½ Tbsp Cumin Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until mostly browned.2 lbs Extra Lean Ground Beef
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt evenly over the beef.
- Stir well until every crumble is coated with the seasoning.
- Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining.
- Serve immediately or cool and store for later use.
If using a higher-fat ground beef, carefully drain any excess grease.
Or mix in small dish ahead of time. Speeds up making the recipe.
Notes
Notes
- The seasoning blend can easily be halved for 1 pound of ground beef.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted using the same seasoning blend.
- No water is needed for this recipe. The natural juices from the beef provide enough moisture to coat the seasoning.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are approximate and will vary depending on the ground beef used.Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 4mg
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