Low Fat Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and wholesome Low Fat Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, this dish creates a healthier and tastier alternative to store-bought taco mixes. Using 95% lean ground beef, this recipe keeps the fat content low while still delivering bold, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors. A quick sauté of onions and garlic serves as the flavorful base, while a splash of water helps the spices cling to the beef for a rich and aromatic finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile taco meat is perfect for filling tacos, burritos, or as a protein-packed topping for salads on Taco Tuesday or any day of the week. Whether you're meal-prepping or cooking for the family, this low-fat recipe is both guilt-free and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound low-fat ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the low-fat ground beef to the skillet.
Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat if necessary, leaving a couple of teaspoons in the pan for moisture.
Return the skillet with the cooked beef to the heat and sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the beef.
Stir well to combine the seasoning with the beef.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is well-coated with seasoning, about 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Serve the seasoned beef warm in taco shells or tortillas, or as a filling for burritos or taco salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 354 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 461 mg | 10% | |
*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.
