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Best Taco Meat Recipe

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This Best Taco Meat Recipe delivers rich, flavorful ground beef seasoned with a blend of cumin, garlic, chili, oregano, and smoked paprika, simmered in broth for tender, juicy results. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or any Tex-Mex dish, it takes just 15 minutes to make and serves 4.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth or bone broth

Instructions

  1. Season the Meat: Add salt to both sides of your ground beef. If you’re using a block of meat, cut it in half and salt both sides of each half to ensure even seasoning.
  2. Initial Cooking: Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for two minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another two minutes on the other side to start browning the meat.
  3. Break and Brown: Break up the ground meat with a spatula and continue cooking until it is completely browned. If using a fattier cut of beef, drain any excess fat from the pan before proceeding to the next step.
  4. Mix Spices: While the meat is browning, combine the cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  5. Season the Meat: Once the meat is fully browned, sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the meat. Stir well to coat the meat completely and cook for an additional minute to allow the flavors to deepen.
  6. Simmer in Broth: Pour in the chicken or bone broth, reduce the heat to low, and let the meat simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. This step infuses the meat with moisture and flavor while allowing the broth to reduce.
  7. Finish and Serve: When the broth has mostly evaporated and the meat is thick and seasoned, turn off the heat. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Using bone broth adds a richer, more complex flavor compared to regular chicken broth.
  • Drain excess fat after browning for a leaner taco meat.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder depending on your preferred spice level.
  • This seasoned taco meat can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Perfect to use as a filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, or taco salads.

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