Savory Mexican Beef Filling
Elevate your taco night with this flavorful Mexican Beef Filling that is perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. This recipe offers a simple and economical way to prepare seasoned ground beef at home, steering clear of pre-packaged taco seasonings. With a delightful blend of spices, this dish is sure to impress friends and family alike, whether served in crisp taco shells, warm flour tortillas, or alongside crunchy tortilla chips. Customize with your favorite toppings for a true fiesta experience!
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Servings
213
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground beef
1 lb (none)
onion
1 (diced (small))
chili powder
2 teaspoons (none)
ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon (none)
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (none)
paprika
1/2 teaspoon (none)
cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (none)
water
1/3 cup (none)
taco shells or flour tortillas
4 (none)
optional toppings
to taste (shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes; drain any excess grease.
2
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and paprika to the beef mixture. Stir until the meat is well coated with the spices, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to intensify the flavors.
3
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the beef, stirring continuously.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
5
Serve the savory beef filling with taco shells, flour tortillas, or tortilla chips. Feel free to garnish with optional toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
6g
Carbs
14g
Protein
1g
Fiber
0.5g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Mexican Beef Filling?
It is a flavorful, homemade seasoned ground beef dish perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
How much ground beef is required?
You will need 1 lb of ground beef.
What type of onion should I use and how should it be prepared?
The recipe calls for one onion, diced small.
How long does it take to brown the beef and onion?
It takes approximately 5-7 minutes over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
Should I drain the grease after browning the meat?
Yes, you should drain any excess grease from the skillet after the meat is browned.
What spices are used for the homemade seasoning?
The seasoning includes chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and paprika.
How much chili powder is in this recipe?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of chili powder.
How much ground cumin is needed?
You will need 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin.
Is there coriander in this beef filling?
Yes, it uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander.
How long should the spices cook with the meat?
Stir and cook the spices with the meat for another 1-2 minutes to intensify the flavors.
How is the sauce thickened?
The sauce is thickened using a mixture of cornstarch and water.
What is the ratio of cornstarch to water for thickening?
Mix 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1/3 cup of water.
How long should the mixture simmer?
Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Can I serve this with taco shells?
Yes, it can be served with 4 taco shells.
Is this filling suitable for burritos?
Yes, it is perfect for flour tortillas and burritos.
Can I use this recipe for nachos?
Absolutely, it is recommended as a topping for crunchy tortilla chips.
What are the suggested optional toppings?
Optional toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 213 calories.
What is the fat content of this recipe?
The dish contains 15g of fat.
How much protein is in the Savory Mexican Beef Filling?
It provides 14g of protein.
Does this recipe contain carbohydrates?
Yes, it contains 6g of carbohydrates.
Is there any fiber in this dish?
Yes, there is 1g of fiber per serving.
What is the sugar content?
There is 0.5g of sugar in this recipe.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
How much dried oregano is required?
You will need 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
How much paprika is included?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.
Is this recipe spicy?
While tagged as spicy, the heat level is manageable and depends on your chili powder.
What is the main benefit of making this at home?
It is a simple and economical way to avoid pre-packaged taco seasonings with additives.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 13 total ingredients, including the meat and optional toppings.
Is there a specific heat setting for browning the meat?
Yes, a large skillet should be used over medium heat.