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taco meat stuffed in mini peppers

How to Make the BEST Taco Meat

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The BEST Taco Meat is simply made by adding a small amount of baking soda. This simple ingredient helps to keep the meat nice and moist and helps to eliminate any dry taco meat. Simple, easy and delicious, try this easy and interesting way of making the BEST Taco meat EVER!! Recipe from America's test kitchen!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef (80% or 90% fat will work)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp beef broth (or chicken)
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar substitute
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the ground meat, baking soda and 1 tbsp of beef broth.  Mix the ingredients and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.  Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.  Add in the garlic, spices and salt.  Cook stirring constantly for 30 seconds
  3. Add the ground meat and stir to break it up.  Cook stirring constantly for 5 minutes
  4. Add the tomato paste, broth, brown sugar substitute and vinegar - bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring to break up any large chunks of meat
  5. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  • nutritional information will vary depending on what type of ground meat product you use.
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Plant-based
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 0.5
  • Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 2
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 15
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