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The Easiest 10-minute Taco Meat

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The Easiest 10-minute Taco Meat made with just a few healthy ingredients for an easy healthy meal prep idea.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins

Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground meat of choice (chicken, turkey or beef work best)
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4.5 ounce can chopped green chiles
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro (or omit if you don’t love)
  • 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • For serving: taco shells and toppings of choice!

Instructions

  1. Warm oil in large skillet over medium heat then add onion and garlic and cook until browned
  2. Add in the ground meat and be sure to crumble it as it cooks and cook for 3-5 minutes (strain any excess fat)
  3. Stir in green chiles and spices and cook until ready
  4. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lime juice
  5. When ready to serve enjoy with your favorite taco shells or tortillas and toppings! Or add to a taco bowl or salad!

Notes

*These will stay good in fridge for 5 days but I recommend warming the taco shells just before eating!

  • Author: Rachel

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