Taco Bell Ground Beef Recipe

Make Taco Bell Ground Beef at home in just 2 steps! With this recipe you get the juiciest ground beef for melty burritos, saucy tacos, and delicious bowls!

What makes this Taco Bell Ground Beef Recipe different is that juicy texture that keeps it from being dry and crumbly like most homemade ground beef!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings as a side

Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (we like 93/7)
▢ 2 teaspoon chili powder
▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1/4 teaspoon paprika
▢ 1 tbsp (15 g) tomato paste (or tomato passata if unseasoned or ketchup)
▢ 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
▢ 1 tbsp (10 g) cornstarch

Instructions

Cook the ground beef. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Break into bits using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Mix in the tomato paste.
Add juiciness. In a small bowl or cup mix together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch has dissolved completely then pour into the meat. Allow to come to a simmer and cook until thickened and saucy.

Notes

Servings: This recipe makes 4 servings as a side and about 10 burritos.

Storing Instructions: Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a skillet over low heat with 1-2 tablespoon water until hot or microwave, loosely covered, sprinkled with 1-2 tablespoon water for 60-90 seconds.

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Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg

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