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.

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

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• 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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