Weeknight · Inspired by Fellow Cooks
Adapted from PublicDomainRecipes.com.
Weeknight Taco Meat
Taco night, upgraded. Dry-aged 80/20 ground beef brings deeper flavor to a simple from-scratch seasoning of chili powder, oregano and cumin. No packet required.
TimeAbout 35 minutes
Serves4 (scales easily for a crowd)
EaseEasy
CutPrime Dry Aged Ground Beef 1 lb. 80/20 Blend
Target160°F
Ingredients
- Legacy Maker Farms 1876 Single-Source1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (or one 8-oz can tomato sauce)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- To serve: tortillas or taco shells, lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream
Method
- 1Brown the beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, for 8–10 minutes, until no pink remains (160°F).
- 2Spoon off the excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon for flavor.
- 3Stir in the tomato, spices and salt.
- 4Cover and simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then and adding a splash of water or tomato sauce if it gets dry.
- 5Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- 6Worth the fuss
160°F
Cook to temperature, not timeAll ground beef is cooked to 160°F in the center, per the USDA.
Weeknight · Inspired by Fellow Cooks
Adapted from PublicDomainRecipes.com.
Weeknight Taco Meat
Taco night, upgraded. Dry-aged 80/20 ground beef brings deeper flavor to a simple from-scratch seasoning of chili powder, oregano and cumin. No packet required.
TimeAbout 35 minutes
Serves4 (scales easily for a crowd)
EaseEasy
CutPrime Dry Aged Ground Beef 1 lb. 80/20 Blend
Target160°F
Ingredients
- Legacy Maker Farms 1876 Single-Source1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (or one 8-oz can tomato sauce)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- To serve: tortillas or taco shells, lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream
Method
- 1Brown the beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, for 8–10 minutes, until no pink remains (160°F).
- 2Spoon off the excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon for flavor.
- 3Stir in the tomato, spices and salt.
- 4Cover and simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then and adding a splash of water or tomato sauce if it gets dry.
- 5Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- 6Worth the fuss
160°F
Cook to temperature, not timeAll ground beef is cooked to 160°F in the center, per the USDA.