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Taco Meat

Cultural Context

Taco meat is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often used as a filling for tacos, burritos, and other dishes. It reflects the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where flavors are bold and ingredients are fresh. The dish has gained popularity worldwide, adapting to various tastes and preferences.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 lb ground sirloin
beef broth
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1.5 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1 onion, diced
2 large jalapenos
1 can (10.5 oz) pureed Rotel
2 tsp corn starch
1/4 cup water

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is more nutritious, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

1

Add 3 lb of ground sirloin to a skillet.

2

Pour in enough beef broth to cover the top of the meat.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1.5 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

4

Break up the meat and mix everything together until combined.

5

Add in 1 diced onion and 2 large jalapenos (or bell pepper if preferred).

6

Stir in 1 can of pureed Rotel and bring to a simmer for 30 minutes.

7

After 30 minutes, ensure the meat is broken up well.

8

Dissolve 2 teaspoons of corn starch in 1/4 cup of water and stir it in.

9

Let simmer for 5 more minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningmixingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Ground Beef TacosTaco Filling
Local Name: carne para tacos

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