If you're wondering how to cook taco meat--the BEST taco meat--look no further! Not only is this taco meat cooked with the best homemade taco seasoning, but it also has a couple of simple secret ingredients that take it over the top!
1lb.lean ground beef (90% lean or more)or ground turkey
1/2cup low sodium beef stock or brothwater is OK, too
2 tbsptomato paste
2tbsphomemade low sodium taco seasoning taco seasoning recipe here or (1) 1 oz. packet of taco seasoning (low sodium)
Flour tortillas or hard taco shells + your favorite toppings: Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, sour cream, etc!
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tsp of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add ground beef and stir, breaking it up with a wooden spoon (about 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through). Pro Tip: When meat is almost cooked through, switch out your wooden spoon for a potato masher! "Mashing" the meat gets it broken up nice and fine!!
Drain grease from skillet only if necessary. If you are using 90% ground beef/meat or leaner, you should not have to drain.
Turn heat to medium, then add tomato paste, taco seasoning and beef broth. Stir to combine and cook 2-3 minutes more until beef broth has reduced a bit.
Use meat mixture to make tacos, taco salads, tostadas, burritos, taco casserole, nachos...sky is the limit! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.Nutrition info is for meat only.