Satisfy your taste buds with this quick and easy ground beef taco meat recipe featuring juicy ground beef cooked in classic Mexican spices. It’s so hearty, full of flavor, and it makes for great leftovers!
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until it starts to brown.
Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened.
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the meat mixture. Stir the seasoning into the meat mixture, ensuring the spices are well distributed.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the taco meat simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Serve in bowls, tacos, etc.
Notes
TO STORE. Leftover taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. TO FREEZE. Allow leftover meat to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let the meat thaw overnight in the fridge, or add more reheating time.TO REHEAT. Microwave leftover beef in 30-second intervals until fully reheated.