Easy Taco Filling

from Parents Magazine

Easy Taco Filling
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water

Make It

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until all traces of pink are gone, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and discard fat. Return the beef to the pan.

2. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.

3. Place the skillet over medium heat. Add the spice mixture and stir to coat the meat. Add the water and simmer for 1 minute, stirring a few times.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 199, Fat, total (g): 11, chol. (mg): 72, sat. fat (g): 4, carb. (g): 2, Monounsaturated fat (g): 5, Polyunsaturated fat (g): , Trans fatty acid (g): 1, fiber (g): 1, sugar (g): , pro. (g): 23, vit. A (IU): 406, vit. C (mg): , Thiamin (mg): , Riboflavin (mg): , Niacin (mg): 5, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg): , Folate (µg): 6, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg): 2, sodium (mg): 244, Potassium (mg): 418, calcium (mg): 35, iron (mg): 4, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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