Description
Your new go-to taco meat recipe! A few simple flavor boosters take ground beef, chicken or turkey from good to REALLY good. Perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos and more!
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef, chicken or turkey
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning OR 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste, optional *(see notes)
- ¾ cup restaurant-style salsa (smooth, not chunky)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground meat and cook for 6-7 minutes, until well browned, draining if needed.
- Add the taco seasoning, brown sugar and tomato paste, if using. Stir until all of the meat is evenly coated and the seasonings are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the salsa and a big splash of water (about ¼ cup), stirring well. Stir in the worcestershire sauce.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, salads, rice bowls, nachos, enchiladas and quesadillas!Nothing like an easy taco night, amirite!?
Notes
Tomato paste: The tomato paste here adds a lovely depth of flavor and tomato-y richness that I love. If you are more of a traditionalist and prefer less tomato flavor, omit the tomato paste.
Brown sugar: The brown sugar helps balance the acidity in the tomatoes and works to lift all the other flavors. It doesn’t make things sweet; it is just for balance. However, if you prefer, you can omit it.
Refer to the above blog post for ingredient information, step-by-step instructions and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¾ cup
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 5.7 g
- Sodium: 655.8 mg
- Fat: 13.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Protein: 24.5 g
- Cholesterol: 73.5 mg