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Taco filling Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 25 min total

This versatile taco filling is packed with seasoned ground beef, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. It's savory, slightly spicy, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add tomato sauce and water; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm in taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Tips

• Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
• Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
• Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.

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