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Ground Beef for Tacos Recipe
Ground beef for tacos offers very quick and easy cooking methods perfect for taco preparation or serving over rice for versatile meal options. This fundamental recipe provides the foundation for countless Mexican-inspired meals while maintaining simplicity and speed. The cooking technique ensures properly seasoned, flavorful meat for various applications.
This is a very quick and easy way to cook ground beef for tacos or served over rice. My husband loved this last minute meal idea! Enjoy!
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
½ cup ketchup
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
⅔ cup cold water
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion; drain fat.
Stir in ketchup, taco seasoning, and cold water. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 371 | Calories |
| 24g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 371 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 1060mg | 46% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 457mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
