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The Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • ½ to ¾ cup chopped white or yellow onion
  • 1 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
  • Taco shells
  • Taco toppings of choice

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often and breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Off the heat, drain any excess grease, if needed.
  • Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until the mixture smells fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and minced jalapeños, if using. Simmer the mixture for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve in taco shells with your choice of toppings (makes great taco salad, too!).