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    Home > Meal Type > Main Dishes

    Mexican Ground Beef Taco Filling

    Updated: Jun 22nd 2021 • Published: Sep 15th 2017 • Leave a Comment

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    This Mexican Ground Beef Taco filling is so easy to put together, making it perfect for a quick midweek dinner.

    You can change the spice level to suit your family. We are still on the mild end of the spectrum, although the boys are slowly developing a taste for a little bit of heat.

    3 corn tacos on a rustic metal plate filled with Mexican ground beef

    Everyone loves tacos!!! I mean what is not to love. Richly flavoured filling, fresh veg and salad, a bit of spice, maybe some cheese and then soft tortilla wraps.

    Or are you a hard shell taco lover?

    We are divided in our family. I love the flour wraps whilst the kids love the crunch.

    Enjoy x

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    Mexican Ground Beef Taco Filling

    This Mexican Ground Beef Taco filling is so easy to put together, making it perfect for a quick midweek dinner. You can change the spice level to suit your family. We are still on the mild end of the spectrum, although the boys are slowly developing a taste for a little bit of heat.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 lbs ground beef
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste/puree
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

    Instructions

    • Peel and finely chop one onion and 3 garlic cloves.
    • Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a heavy based skillet and add the chopped onion and garlic.
    • Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
    • Add in 2lb/1kg of ground beef and use your spatula to break it apart.
    • Add in 2 tablespoon tomato paste/puree, 2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. (also add ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you want it spicy)
    • Stir everything together and add ½ cup of water.
    • Cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat until the meat has cooked through and the flavors have developed. If the mixture starts to look too dry add a further ¼ cup of water, if the mixture looks too wet, raise the flame to medium-high.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
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