Spicy Ground Beef Taco Filling Recipe

Name: Spicy Ground Beef Taco Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, minced; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 2 slices white bread, torn into quarters; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 lbs lean ground beef (90%); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 onions, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 slices white bread, torn into quarters
1/4 cup whole milk
2 lbs lean ground beef (90%)
salt
pepper

1
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.
2
Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, and sugar into slow cooker.
3
Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork.
4
Mix in ground beef, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper using hands.
5
Stir beef mixture int o slow cooker, breaking up any large pieces (do not overmix).
6
Cover and cook until beef is tender, 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-5 hours on HIGH.
7
Let beef filling settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
8
Break up any remaining large pieces of beef with spoon.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Use as filling for tacos, burritos, etc.

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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: 2 onions, minced, 1/4 cup chili powder, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ground Beef Taco Filling falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spicy Ground Beef Taco Filling

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