Name: Ground Beef Taco Meat (No Tomato!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef ((85% is what I use)); 1/2 yellow onion (chopped); 1/2 - 1 inch piece of jalapeno pepper (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 Tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2-1 tsp sea salt; 1/4 cup water

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These ground beef tacos are so flavorful and easy – They are also quick to cook and get on the table for hungry bellies!

Am I the only one NOT running to the kitchy on Sundays to meal prep?

Everywhere I look, I see leak-proof containers and mason jars teeming with ingredients for the (busy) week ahead. How has this pervasive trend totally eluded my family??

I think the fact that I don’t know what I want day-to-day plays into it greatly. How am I supposed to know what the heck I want for breakfast three days from now? I can barely decide what to have for dinner when it’s 30 minutes out.

Seriously though, I’ve been having the hardest time deciding what to eat lately.

On days we go swimming, I lose track of time easily. It’s four o’clock in the afternoon before I know it, and I have no protein thawed and no rice made. I guess that’s where the meal prepping comes into play…

Well, if you’re ever in a similar dinner pickle, these ground beef tacos make a deliciously fast and easy meal!

I typically have pre-made shells on hand from Trader Joe’s (twelve for two bucks and NO canola oil!), so all I do is mix up a batch of this taco meat, prep some veggies and guac, and serve it up!

Oftentimes, I’ll have these Charro Beans on hand, which makes a nice addition, and if you’re looking to really round out the meal, my Tex-Mex Rice would be terrific as well!

Some nights, I’ll make it into a lower carb taco salad by mixing some lettuce, grated carrot, chopped cherry tomatoes, taco meat, guacamole, sour cream, and lime juice, and that is a great corn-free way to enjoy it.

Low carb deliciousness!

The kids are big fans of this one as well!

5 from 3 votes

Ground Beef Taco Meat (No Tomato!)

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Flavorful ground beef tacos made without any added tomatoes or tomato sauce. A fast and delicious dinner that pleases all!

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Tacos

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 226 kcal

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds ground beef (85% is what I use)
1/2 yellow onion chopped
1/2 - 1 inch piece of jalapeno pepper chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2-1 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Heat a non-stick or steel skillet over medium high heat.
Add in the beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Drain and discard any excess grease.
Add in the spices, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1/4 cup of water, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until moisture has absorbed into the meat.
Serve the meat as desired. Season with more salt as needed.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 4

Nutrition Facts

Ground Beef Taco Meat (No Tomato!)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value*

Fat 7.6g12%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 0.7g1%

Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes:

Use the jalapeno according to your desire for heat. I like a one-inch piece with just a few of the seeds, which is where the heat is!

Some addition ideas: lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, grated carrot, lime juice…obviously, keep the chopped tomatoes out of the toppings if you’re allergic. Just wanted to address that, as the meat is what is tomato-free. 🙂

A quick tip to help your sour cream go further…mix it with a little water and create more of a drizzle.