Taco Meat

This recipe makes just the taco meat. You have to buy everything else, of course. Make a big batch and use for a multiple of different meals: add to bean burritos for a more hearty and tasty burrito, or add a can of beans (kidney, red, or pinto) and use for Frito, Navajo tacos, or taco salad.

Prep:5 mins
Cook:10 mins
Total:15 mins
Servings:5
Yield:5 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2
Season beef with onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, and cumin. Pour tomato sauce over the beef, stir to coat, and simmer until thickened, slightly, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Note:
I sometimes use a 15-ounce can of tomato sauce to make it stretch further.

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 188 calories; protein 18.3g; carbohydrates 2.8g; fat 11.2g; cholesterol 63.2mg; sodium 620.5mg.