Best Ground Beef Taco Filling
The perfect blend of herbs and spices, along with garlic, jalapeno and onion, make this homemade ground beef taco filling absolute best ever!
Servings: 8 -12 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, garlic and jalapeno, breaking the meat into small pieces, until beef is cooked through, 6-8 minutes; drain grease if needed.
- Stir in all of the spices, along with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional minute or two.
- Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Reseason with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
- Serve with taco shells, tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g