The Best Taco Meat

The Best Taco Meat

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.

The Best Taco Meat

The Best Taco Meat

10 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving delicious, versatile taco meat in minutes? This recipe for "The Best Taco Meat" delivers a flavorful, quick-cooking ground beef (or turkey!) base that’s perfect for nearly any meal. It’s designed to bring authentic flavors to your table with minimal effort, making weeknight dinners a breeze.

What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible speed and adaptability. In just 10 minutes, you achieve richly seasoned ground meat, generously flavored with Mexican spices. The inclusion of tender black beans and sweet corn creates a hearty, balanced mixture that's miles beyond a simple seasoned protein.

You'll be treated to a robustly seasoned meat mixture, bursting with classic Mexican flavors. The ground beef (or turkey) provides a savory foundation, while the black beans add earthy depth and the corn brings a pleasant sweetness. Diced onion is sautéed with the beef, adding an aromatic base, and chopped green chiles introduce a subtle tang and mild warmth. Fresh baby spinach is folded in at the very end, wilting gently to add a touch of vibrant freshness without overpowering the dish. This combination creates a truly versatile and satisfying component for countless meals.

Customizing this taco meat is simple. Feel free to swap ground beef for ground turkey for a leaner option that still absorbs the robust Mexican Spice Mix beautifully. The chopped green chiles are a fantastic addition for a touch of extra flavor and a mild kick, while the fresh baby spinach adds a lovely green dimension and a hint of freshness. If you don't have Mexican Spice Mix, standard taco seasoning works just as well.

This incredible taco meat is your ultimate shortcut for effortlessly building delicious tacos, hearty salads, packed burritos, cheesy quesadillas, or loaded nachos. It’s designed to be the star of any plate, making family meals and entertaining easy and delicious.

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