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A pan of ground beef for tacos

Ground Beef For Tacos

5 from 5 votes
Servings 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
It only takes about ten minutes to whip up a batch of ground beef taco meat. Then it’s ready to serve in tacos, taco salads, on tostadas – however you want. You can even freeze it to use later on!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds ground beef (80-85% lean)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspooon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (You can use less or more to taste.)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 12 ounces can corn
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa

Instructions
 

  • Fry ground beef with onion in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook until there is no pink left in the meat, then drain the excess fat. Add garlic powder, taco seasoning, water, corn, and salsa. 
  • Cook for five minutes.

Notes

Store tightly covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Make sure to fully reheat it prior to eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 466mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican