Easy Taco Meat
Try this Easy Taco Meat recipe, with veggies right in the mix, for a super quick dinner to share with the kids. You can use it tucked inside corn or flour tortillas, in a burrito bowl, or served as a finger food on a toddler plate.
Servings: 6
Calories: 156kcal
Equipment
- Greenpan Nonstick Pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the pepper, onion, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse, then grind to make a mostly smooth mixture.
- Pour into a colander to remove as much liquid as you can. (This ensures the cooking time is as fast as possible.)
- Warm the oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pepper mixture and stir. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beef, tomato paste, and spices. Stir to break up and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the beef is browned and the vegetables are totally soft.
- Serve in or with warm tortillas with desired taco toppings or use as a burrito filling paired with rice.
Notes
- Store leftover Easy Taco Meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Warm through to reheat and serve.
- Use orange or red bell pepper to blend a vegetable into the color of the meat.
- Use the mixture of spices I have listed in the recipe or a package of taco seasoning as you like.
- Serve with taco-size tortillas to make tacos, or use in burrito bowls.
- Add toppings such as sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, or other desired taco toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg