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Hidden Veggie Beef Taco Meat Recipe
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Hidden Veggie Beef Taco Meat

This beef taco meat recipe tastes like your favorite beef taco meat, but it's got a little secret. Two cups of vegetables! This Hidden Veggie Beef Taco meat is sure to become a Taco Tuesday favorite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Ground Beef, Tacos, Veggies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 187kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef 90% Lean or sub ground turkey
  • 1 Bell Pepper any color; finely diced
  • 1 small Zucchini finely diced or grated
  • 1 small Onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1.5 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Salsa

Instructions

  • Chop all the vegetables and heat a pan over medium heat. Drizzle about 2 tbsp. of olive oil in the pan and add the ground beef, salt and pepper. Brown the beef.
    1 lb. Lean Ground Beef, 1 Bell Pepper, 1 small Zucchini, 1 small Onion, 1.5 tsp. Salt, 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • Add in the chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder and paprika then stir. Allow the spices to toast up with the meat for 1-2 minutes. Add in 1/4 cup of water and salsa and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
    1 tbsp. Chili Powder, 1 tsp. Cumin, 1 tsp. Dried Oregano, 1 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1 tsp. Paprika, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup Salsa
  • Stir the mixture occasionally. If it seems to dry out add a little more water 1 tbsp. at a time. Adjust salt and pepper before serving.
    1.5 tsp. Salt, 1/2 tsp. Pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g