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Taco Nite Recipe

The BEST tasting beef taco meat recipe! This easy 20-minute recipe delivers incredibly flavorful ground beef, perfect for your next Taco Tuesday. Simple ingredients come together for a quick and satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 214.5 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taco Nite

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Ortega Taco Seasoning
  • Rotel Tomatoes & Chilies
  • 1/3 cup water

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How to Make Taco Nite

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1/3 cup of water and a 1-ounce packet of your favorite taco seasoning to the skillet.
  3. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add one (10-ounce) can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained) and stir well.
  5. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve immediately in your favorite taco shells with your preferred toppings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

23g

Carbs

1g

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