Valentina's CornerThis is the BEST Taco Meat Recipe and is so easy to make. We love the homemade taco seasoning with it and use this cooked taco meat in so many different recipes! Whether in tacos, or taco bowls or even a taco salad, this ground meat is so versatile and great to have on hand.
Our kids really enjoy ground meat in food! Ground meat can be used in a casserole dish, or the one-pot bolognese spaghetti or even Ukrainian patties!
how long will taco meat last in the fridge?
If you store the cooked taco meat in an airtight container, it will last 2-3 days. This is perfect if you want to make meat and use it for a few different recipes. Or use it to pack lunch several times.
This makes it the perfect recipe to prepare ahead of time.
can taco meat be frozen?
FREEZE: To freeze the cooked ground beef, cool completely and transfer to a freezer bag or container. For best results, use the frozen meat within 3 months.
THAW: To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight and reheat when before serving.
REHEAT: Reheat the meat over low heat so it doesn’t burn the meat. TIP: Add oil or butter if the meat is dry.
what kind of meat do you use?
You’ll want to use lean meat, but not extra lean. We’ve for the perfect meat to be about 85/15. Just don’t forget to drain any excess fat before adding the taco seasoning.
seasoning-
The seasoning in this recipe is just right. It’s not overly spicy or bland. However, we all have different taste buds and tolerate heat differently, add more or less of the chili powder to taste.
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Best Taco Meat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 Tbsp chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Cook ground beef over medium-high until brown. Drain any excess fat.
- Add broth, ketchup, and taco seasoning to the meat. Bring to a simmer, cook about 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy.