Description
Learn how to make flavorful Taco Bell meat at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos, this seasoned ground beef is a must-have for your next Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound (80/20 blend)
Seasoning:
2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon sugar
Liquid:
½ cup water
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Season the Meat: Mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and sugar. Sprinkle over the beef and stir to combine.
- Simmer: Add water, stir well, and simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let sit briefly, then use in tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Notes
- For authentic Taco Bell flavor, use finely ground beef and simmer until soft and saucy.
- This meat freezes well and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
