Seasoned Taco Beef

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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)

kcal320
Protein24 g
Carbohydrates6 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat22 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium520 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

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