Low Sodium Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning
Transform your taco nights with this delicious and heart-healthy **Low Sodium Ground Beef with Taco Seasoning** recipe! Featuring a blend of aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, this dish delivers bold, authentic taco flavors with a fraction of the sodium found in store-bought mixes. Perfectly browned ground beef is seasoned to perfection and simmered to lock in every ounce of flavor. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Use it as a filling for tacos, burritos, or even as a topping for salads and bowls. Whether you're watching your sodium intake or simply craving a homemade seasoning blend, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks.
Cook the beef until it is browned evenly, which should take about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the browned beef, stirring well to ensure the spices evenly coat the meat.
Pour the water into the skillet and stir again to mix everything together.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to absorb the seasoning.
Remove from heat and serve as desired - in tacos, burritos, or as a protein-rich addition to salads and bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1264 mg | 27% | |
*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.
