The absolute BEST ground beef Taco Meat! An easy to make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient that makes this the most flavorful and juiciest taco meat EVER! Perfect for loading up on soft or hard shell tacos and topping with all your favorites!
What is the best meat to use for Taco Meat?
The best meat to use for taco meat is a simple ground beef, a 70-80% lean. The fat is going to help give flavor to the meat and we are able to drain the grease prior to serving.
What spices are in Taco Meat?
The spices that are used in this homemade taco seasoning are: chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
If you want to add a bit more heat you could add a bit of crushed red pepper as needed.
How do you make Taco Meat?
This recipe is super simple to follow and easy to make. We start with the ground beef, cook it up until it’s completely browned. Drain the grease. Then when we return to the heat to the stove lower the heat, add the homemade taco seasoning and a small amount of tomato sauce.
The tomato sauce thickens it up and helps the spices stick to the meat. It’s so flavorful and you will never go back to using water with your taco seasoning again! Trust me.
Some tools that you may find helpful for making this recipe:
- My favorite Green Pan Skillets (ceramic, non-stick, they are the BEST!)
- Wooden Spoons
Recipes that use this Taco Meat:
This meat is so versatile and can be added to so many other recipes. Some simple ideas that are on my site that use this same taco meat are:
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The absolute BEST ground beef Taco Meat! An easy to make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient that makes this the most flavorful and juiciest taco meat EVER! Perfect for loading up on soft or hard shell tacos and topping with all your favorites!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (70-80% lean)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef fully, drain grease, then add 1/2 cup tomato sauce and taco seasoning.
- Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add to tacos shells or use in any other recipes that call for taco meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
Keywords: tacos, taco meat, ground beef,
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Mary Ann Olson says
Great recipe. My adult kids would love it. It was a little too spicy for my husband and I. I would giving it a heat rating or suggesting 1/2 teaspoon for “lightweights.” 😂
Cathie says
I make mine similar with a twist. cook one chopped onion in olive oil until transparent then cook ground beef. in addition to your spices I add 1/2 tsp black pepper and increase cumin to 1 tsp, oregano to 1 tsp, the juice of one lime and a small can of mild green chilies. everyone loves it even my youngest grandchildren request it. use it for tacos, make extra for nachos, chimichanga, enchiladas etc the next day
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hatetank369 says
if you really want some good flavor try adding a can of cambells tomato soup instead of tomato sauce . I have converted a many of people .
Chef Robert LeBrun says
These seasoning is literally Serena
I have tried various seasoning from various receipt i tasted even in mexico and your is the best i tasted in the usa good job
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Serene says
Thank you so much!!
Teresa Fulton says
Cook ground turkey instead of beef with chopped onion, bell pepper and crushed garlic for variation. So yummy!