Ground Beef Taco Meat
Savory ground beef taco meat recipe featuring lean ground beef, poblano pepper, onions, tomato and Mexican spices. Quick and easy recipe for tacos ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ½ cup poblano pepper chopped (1 medium pepper)
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. salt*
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes with green chiles Rotel, drained
- 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
- Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat breaking up with spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat. Add poblano pepper and onion, sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add dried spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and salt) to meat. Stir in Rotel and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, stirring taco meat occasionally.
Notes
*Adjust salt to taste
Substitutions: Roma tomatoes or tomato based salsa can be used in place of Rotel. If you use fresh tomatoes, add a few minutes to cooking time.
If you want to simmer for longer, add a couple more Tablespoons of water.
Topping Ideas: Diced cilantro, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa or pico de gallo
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g
