Ground Beef Taco Filling
servings
Delicious and versatile ground beef taco filling is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos and more.
Equipment
- large skillet
- cooking spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups refried beans (or one 16 ounce can)
- ½ cup restaurant style salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Then drain the grease.
- First, add the water, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and coat the meat with all the spices.
- Then add refried beans and salsa. Stir until combined and heated through.
- Serve as a filling for tacos, burritos or topping for nachos.
Notes
- Try using ground turkey or chicken for this recipe.
- It makes the cooking process a lot quicker and easier if you measure out all the spices before you start browning the meat.
- This beef and beans mixture tastes amazing on our Loaded Beef Nachos.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg