Homemade Mighty Taco Beef Copycat Recipe

Name: Homemade Mighty Taco Beef Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 9 cups Water, Divided; 1 can (14.5 Oz Can) No-salt-added Diced Tomatoes, With Juices; 3 whole Medium-large Onions, Diced; 3 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed And Minced; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Coarse Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3 pounds Lean Ground Beef
9 cups Water, Divided
1 can (14.5 Oz Can) No-salt-added Diced Tomatoes, With Juices
3 whole Medium-large Onions, Diced
3 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed And Minced
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Coarse Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper

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Add the beef and 8 cups water into a 5.5-quart pot.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down and simmer for 45 minutes, skimming off the fat as it rises to the top and stirring occasionally.
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Stir in all of the remaining ingredients (including the remaining 1 cup water), turn heat up to high, and bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, turn heat down to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the liquid is evaporated.
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This will about 3 hours.
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Make sure that you stir it occasionally.
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Use the beef to make tacos or taco salad.
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (its even better after the first day).

975

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Lean Ground Beef, 9 cups Water, Divided, 1 can (14.5 Oz Can) No-salt-added Diced Tomatoes, With Juices, 3 whole Medium-large Onions, Diced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Mighty Taco Beef Copycat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Mighty Taco Beef Copycat

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