Description
Tender, flavorful shredded beef perfect for tacos, nachos, and burritos. This easy recipe balances smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors for a universally loved dish.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1 large onion (red onion preferred)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
1 tsp cumin (freshly ground)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp oil
Chop onion into 1/4″ dice and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking into small chunks and cooking for 8-10 minutes until browned and no pink remains
Scrape browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a spatula
Pour in tomato sauce and stir to coat the meat
Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, and chipotle peppers
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 20 minutes
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey.
Adjust chipotle quantity based on your heat preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg