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Classic Taco Meat Recipe for Easy Dinner
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Classic Taco Meat Recipe for Easy Dinner

This versatile taco meat recipe combines bold flavors and easy preparation, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Kitchen: Mexican
Keyword: Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, chicken stirfry easy recipe, Chocolate Chip Cookies In Air Fryer, comfort food recipes, easy easy dinner recipes, easy recipes, sweet recipes easy indian sweets recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and water, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Notes

For a milder flavor, omit the cayenne pepper. This recipe is great for meal prep and can be frozen for up to three months.