Best Spicy Ground Beef Taco Filling Recipes

BEST GROUND BEEF TACO FILLING

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion, garlic and jalapeno, breaking the meat into small pieces, until beef is cooked through, 6-8 minutes; drain grease if needed.
• Stir in all of the spices, along with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional minute or two.
• Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Reseason with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
• Serve with taco shells, tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings.

GROUND BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• For the filling:
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onion until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and sear, chopping with a spatula into small pieces until the pink color is gone. Add the garlic and chile and cook for 2 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Add the salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and a tablespoon of water, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.
• Assembly:
• To assemble the tacos, put 1/4 cup meat mixture, then 1/4 cup each cheese, chopped tomato, and lettuce on each taco shell. Drizzle with salsa if desired.

SPICY GROUND BEEF TACO FILLING

Steps:

• Microwave onions, chili powder, oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, and sugar into slow cooker.
• Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork.
• Mix in ground beef, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper using hands.
• Stir beef mixture int o slow cooker, breaking up any large pieces (do not overmix).
• Cover and cook until beef is tender, 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-5 hours on HIGH.
• Let beef filling settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• Break up any remaining large pieces of beef with spoon.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Use as filling for tacos, burritos, etc.

SPICY GROUND BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering; add in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the chili powder, garlic,, cumin, coriander, oregano, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add in the ground beef and cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer.
• Decrease heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking the meat up so no chunks remain, until the liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide the filling evenly among the warm taco shells and serve.

GROUND BEEF WITH HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.