Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful "Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning" recipe, a homemade twist on taco night essential! Made with perfectly browned ground beef, aromatic onions, and a custom blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of cayenne for just the right amount of kick, this dish packs bold, smoky flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, budget-friendly option for busy evenings. Serve it in crunchy taco shells, soft tortillas, or as a hearty topping for salads and nachos. Ditch the store-bought seasoning and elevate your tacos with this all-natural, mouthwatering filling. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day you’re craving something deliciously satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the browned beef and stir well to combine.
Pour in the water and stir, allowing the mixture to come to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and serve warm with your choice of taco shells, tortillas, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.4 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2811 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*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.
