Description
Experience the joy of homemade Taco Bell meat with this quick and easy recipe, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and garlic powder; let it coat the beef for about 1 minute.
- Pour in water and simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a healthier twist, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives. Experiment with spices like smoked paprika or chili powder for added flavor depth.