The Best Taco Meat

The Best Taco Meat

from barefeetinthekitchen.com
10 min
12 servings

Ground beef seasoned generously with Mexican spices is tossed with black beans and corn to create a versatile "taco meat" that is perfect for tacos, salads, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup Mexican Spice Mix (or taco seasoning)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can corn (drained)
  • kosher salt (only as needed)
  • freshly ground black pepper (only as needed)
  • ½ cup diced onion (sauteed with the beef)
  • 4-7 ounces chopped green chile (added with the beans and corn)
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach (tossed in at the end just to wilt)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook and crumble the ground beef, sprinkling with the spices as it begins to crumble. Drain any excess grease and add the beans and corn. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, just to warm everything. Taste and adjust spices as needed. Serve immediately or let cool and portion into freezer-safe containers.