How to Make Taco Meat - A Step-by-Step Guide

Taco meat is a versatile and delicious dish that can be used in a variety of Mexican-inspired recipes. Whether you're making traditional tacos, burritos, nachos, or even a taco salad, having a flavorful taco meat recipe in your culinary arsenal is a must. While you can certainly buy pre-made taco seasoning at the store, making your own taco meat from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season beef with onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, and cumin. Pour tomato sauce over beef, stir to coat, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 374mg