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READY IN 25 mins

Ground Beef for Tacos

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"Very quick and easy way to make meat for tacos, or served over rice. My husband loved this -- it was a last minute meal idea!!! Enjoy!!" — JMK

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup ketchup

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup cold water

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Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion; drain fat.
Stir in ketchup, taco seasoning, and cold water. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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I planned on serving this over rice for my teenage son. He ended up bringing in 4 of his friends who also wanted to eat...as teenage boys often do ( chuckle ). They ate every last bit of it and wanted more. I did change a little - I added a 1/4 cup of ketchup, a 1/2 cup of salsa and some garlic powder to it. It was REALLY very good.

—Elizabeth

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 01, 2003

Average recipe. Easy to make, but the pre-mixed taco seasoning has loads of salt. I would suggest making your own spice mixture and using that instead.

—Rebslo

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May 09, 2007

I do not even know what to say about this recipe other than YUCK! Are they tacos or meatloaf. I had to give it a one star because they will not let you submit it, but it does not even deserve that.

—Jenn

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Nov 02, 2009

As simple as it is to make great taco meat from scratch (and far less salty and more tasty) with 6 ozs. of tomato paste, 1 can of Ro-Tel tomatoes (undrained), 2 tsp. cumin, salt, 2 tsp. chili powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, this take on taco meat isn't something I'd ever use again...and certainly not something I'd serve to adults.

—Candy Fanatic

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Dec 18, 2006

This recipe was really good. The only change I made was to decrease the ketchup to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup salsa instead.

—xxxx

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May 24, 2010

forget the katchup, use salsa instead its amazing!!

—NYPD K9 COP

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Nov 13, 2007

My family Loved this recipe! I only made a few changes... I doubled the recipe (to feed 3 teens and a hubby); I added 3/4 cup salsa (Hell on the Red brand) and 1/4 cup ketchup and a dash of garlic powder. This we rolled up into soft tortillas with some fresh chopped tomatoes, shredded green leaf lettuce, and sour cream. Great for a quick night's supper when everyone's going to soccer practice, football, band, etc.

—1txncookn

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Oct 29, 2007

Simple and better tasting than just adding a package of taco seaoning. Vadie

—Vadie

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Nutrition

Calories
371 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
16.4 g
5%

Cholesterol
85 mg
28%

Fat
23.6 g
36%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
21 g
42%

Sodium
1060 mg
42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ground Beef for Tacos

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 371
** Calories from Fat: 212

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 23.6g 36 %
** Saturated Fat 9.5g 47 %
** Cholesterol 85mg 28 %
** Sodium 1060mg 42 %
** Potassium 456mg 13 %
** Total Carbohydrates 16.4g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
** Protein 21g 42 %
** Sugars 9.6g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 10 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 22 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 76 %
** Vitamin B6 23 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.