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Easy Ground Beef Taco Meat

Quick seasoned ground beef for tacos made with simple spices and tomato sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1 Tablespoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 8 ouncestomato sauce

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and break it into pieces with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and no pink remains (about 7–10 minutes).
  • Carefully drain off and discard excess grease from the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 8 ounces tomato sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine the spices and sauce with the beef.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and use the taco meat to fill taco shells or in any recipe that calls for taco meat.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon