Description
A smoky, savory taco meat made with lean ground beef, bold spices, and olive oil. Simmered to juicy perfection in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Ingredients
Ground beef (90% lean) – 1.5 lb (680g)
Dried serrano chili – 1 (or 1 bell pepper + 1/2 tsp chili flakes)
Smoked paprika – 1 tbsp
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Mexican oregano – 1 tsp
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Beef broth – 1/4 cup
Salt – 1 tsp (per lb meat)
Black pepper – 1/2 tsp (per lb meat)
Instructions
Chop serrano chili into fine strips with kitchen shears
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet. Add chili, paprika, oregano. Stir continuously for 30 seconds
Add beef in single layer. Cook undisturbed 4-5 minutes until browned
Crumble meat with spatula. Add 1/4 cup beef broth. Simmer 5-7 minutes until juicy but not wet
Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper per pound meat
Notes
Use a flat-sided skillet for even heat distribution
Let meat rest 5 minutes before serving
For smokier flavor, add 1/2 tsp liquid smoke if available
Stir seasonings directly into meat instead of adding dry
Serve with warm corn tortillas to absorb flavors
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry/Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg