My favorite FAST FOOD taco…
I love tacos, my family loves tacos … doesn’t the world LOVE tacos? Over 15% of my posts talk about tacos including these three tasty recipes: “Buongiorno” Chicken Tacos, Spicy Teriyaki Tacos & Crispy Fish Tacos.
MY TOP 6 REASONS FOR “Why do I love TACOS so much?”:
6 – they taste GOOD.
5 – There are endless combinations, flavors and ingredients that can be stuffed into a tortilla and called “taco”.
4 – They make my family happy.
3 – When my family is happy I am happy.
2 – Taco meat is super easy to make in bulk and freeze for later uses ((insert – “with a little prep work they are faster than fast food!”)).
1 – They swoop in and SAVE THE DAY ((dinner)) when I am certain all hope for a tasty homemade meal is lost.
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"Better Than Fast Food" Taco Meat
2014-03-26 12:07:24
Serves 12
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
225g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
Calories from Fat 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g
31%
Saturated Fat 7g
36%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 57mg
19%
Sodium 740mg
31%
Total Carbohydrates 48g
16%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 23g
Vitamin A
82%
Vitamin C
11%
Calcium
14%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground hamburger meat, browned
- 1/2 large onion, finely diced
- 4-5 medium carrots ((UNPEELED)), finely shredded using a microplane
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 1 1/2 T Hatch red chili powder, I prefer mild
- 1 1/2 T Hatch green chili powder
- 1 1/2 T dried oregano
- 1 T cumin
- 2 T dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 c favorite tomato based salsa
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Garnishes
- 1 c sharp cheddar, grated
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 12 uncooked fresh tortillas
Instructions
- In a large skillet or braiser, add onions and carrots & cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking and burning. Add garlic and cook for two more minutes, make sure garlic doesn't burn because that will make your tacos taste GAG.
- Add cooked meat to the cooking veggies and allow meat to heat through. Next, add spices, oregano, ranch and salsa stir till combined and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Taste-test and add salt and pepper to taste.
- While taco meat it simmering, cook tortillas according to package instructions.
- Garnish with shredded cheese and sliced avocado, or any other veggies you have on hand.
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