Chipotle Taco Meat
Spice up your taco nights with this bold and flavorful Chipotle Taco Meat recipe! Made with your choice of ground beef or turkey, this savory filling is infused with smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, fragrant garlic, and a medley of spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. A touch of tomato paste and a splash of lime juice bring balance to the heat and richness, creating a perfectly seasoned taco filling that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it up in warm tortillas, over rice for a hearty taco bowl, or as a topping for nachos. This versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe is a must-try for fans of smoky, spicy Mexican flavors! Perfect for weeknight dinners or taco bar parties, it’s as effortless as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pcs chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the meat with the spices.
Add the tomato paste and water (or beef broth). Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the taco meat and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve warm with taco shells, tortillas, or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3059 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
