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Chipotle ground beef in a skillet.
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Chipotle Ground Beef

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ lime juiced

Instructions

  • Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon while cooking. Cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. 
    Cooked ground beef in a skillet.
  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Then return to the stove and reduce the heat to low. Stir to combine all together and allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat. 
    Ground beef with seasonings in a skillet.
  • Serve as taco meat, in burritos, or in bowls. 

Notes

🥄 Meal Prep Tip
Double the recipe and store leftovers in the fridge for easy lunches or last-minute dinners all week. This Chipotle Ground Beef holds up beautifully and gets even better after a day or two.
Reheats like a dream. Use it in:
  • Taco salads 🥗
  • Burrito bowls 🌯
  • Scrambled eggs + tortillas for breakfast tacos 🍳
  • Nachos or quick taquitos for a “fun dinner” night 🎉
Freezes well, too! Just cool completely and freeze flat in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg