Description
A quick and reliable taco meat recipe with a balanced blend of spices, finished with a touch of tang and sweetness for deep, savory flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Step: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it begins to shimmer.
- Step: Stir in onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Step: Add chili powder, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and salt; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step: Add ground beef, break up the meat, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Step: Add tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and water; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Notes
Blooming the spices with the onions first creates a warmer, deeper flavor. 80/20 ground beef is recommended for optimal juiciness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 413 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
Keywords: taco meat, ground beef, Mexican cuisine, quick dinner, Tex-Mex