More Than Meat Tacos Recipe

Name: More Than Meat Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 lb ground beef; 12 green bell pepper, diced; 12 onion, diced; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup water; 6 teaspoons chili powder; 5 teaspoons paprika; 4 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 3 teaspoons onion powder; 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
1 lb ground beef
12 green bell pepper, diced
12 onion, diced
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup water
6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mix well and set aside.
2
You will only need 7 teaspoons of this for the recipe.
3
In a skillet, cook bacon until done but not crispy.
4
Remove bacon from skillet, and chop.
5
Don't drain unless your worried about your arteries :).
6
Cook ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and garlic in skillet until beef is done.
7
Add bacon, water, and 7 teaspoons of seasoning mix from instruction 1 and mix well.
8
Simmer about 3-5 minutes until desired consistency.
9
Serve hot on your favorite taco shells.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 6 slices bacon, 1 lb ground beef, 12 green bell pepper, diced, 12 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, More Than Meat Tacos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

More Than Meat Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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