
Seasoned Taco Beef
Seasoned Taco Beef · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients
Juicy ground beef simmered with warm spices and onions, creating a deeply savory taco filling that is tender, fragrant, and perfect for loading into tacos, burritos, or bowls.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 500 gGround beef
- 30 gFlour
- 8 gChili powder
- 6 gSalt
- 80 gOnion
- 5 gPaprika
- 4 gOnion powder
- 4 gGarlic powder
- 3 gCumin
- 120 gWater
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Chop the onion finely, then gather ground beef, flour, chili powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and water with a skillet and bowl. · 3 min
What to look for: evenly coated beef
- Mix beef
Add the ground beef, chopped onion, flour, chili powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin to the bowl and mix thoroughly by hand. · 2 min
What to look for: seasonings evenly distributed
- Start cooking
Place the skillet over medium heat, pour in the water, then add the seasoned beef mixture to the pan. · 1 min
What to look for: liquid begins to steam
- Brown beef
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up large chunks until the beef is fully browned and the liquid thickens. · 7 min
When it is done: Beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 71°C and is no longer pink.
- Serve filling
Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon the seasoned taco beef into serving dishes or use as a filling. · 1 min
What to look for: no pink remaining
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten
May contain: gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 4 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 3 months
Ingredient substitutions
Ground beef
- ground turkey: Add a little oil to prevent dryness
- ground chicken: Cook gently to avoid over-drying
Flour
- cornstarch: Mix with cold water before adding
- masa harina: Adds traditional corn flavor
Chili powder
- taco seasoning: Reduce salt accordingly
Salt
- kosher salt: Taste and adjust
Onion
- shallot: Slightly sweeter than onion
Paprika
- smoked paprika: Adds smoky depth







