Description
This recipe provides a mild taco seasoning for ground meat, creating tender and juicy taco meat in under 30 minutes. The blend offers smoky and zesty flavors from smoked paprika and lime, ensuring a family-friendly meal without any heat.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef (90/10)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp mild chili powder
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 medium lime, zest and juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up clumps, until browned. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Cook Aromatics and Spices: Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper; toast for 30 seconds.
- Simmer: Return the ground beef to the skillet. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the lime zest. Stir well to combine, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Uncover the skillet and stir in the lime juice. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is coated in sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a dusting of paprika before serving.
Notes
To avoid dry meat, don’t overcook during the final simmering step and add a splash of extra broth if needed. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze in an airtight bag for up to 3 months. For an added layer of flavor, try including a small amount of cocoa powder for depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg