Ground beef seasoned generously with Mexican spices is tossed with bell peppers, onions, black beans, and corn to create a vegetable-filled taco meat recipe that is perfect for tacos, salads, burritos, quesadillas, and more.
Taco Meat Recipes
The Best Ever Taco Meat has been a staple on my meal plan for years now, but sometimes I like to mix it up a bit.
My friend Aggie inspired these Black Bean and Spinach Tacos and let me tell you, it was an awesome surprise just how much the whole family enjoyed it – spinach and all.
It was only natural that I try this vegetable-filled taco meat recipe next. The spicy beef is mixed with bell peppers, onions, corn, and black beans to create a super hearty skillet that’s perfect for filling tacos , burritos , quesadillas , and more.
Taco Meat Seasoning
Nothing seasons your favorite taco meat better than a generous helping of Homemade Taco Seasoning . Loaded with an abundance of flavor and a tiny bit of heat, taco seasoning gets used more than anything else in my spice cupboard.
Just a bit spicier than standard taco mixes and completely adaptable to your individual tastes, these are some of my favorite spices in the kitchen.
- red chili powder
- red pepper flakes
- cayenne pepper
- dried oregano
- smoked paprika
- ground cumin
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Taco Night Ideas
Is there any end to the awesome ideas for your next taco night? Red Chile Chicken Tacos , Carnitas Street Tacos , Carne Asada Steak, and Pulled Pork Tacos are just a few meals that my family enjoys.
Cheddar BBQ Chicken Oven Tacos and Bacon and Eggs , are a couple of non-traditional options that always rate two thumbs up as well.
These Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce are a favorite with my middle son.
No Taco Night list would be complete without everyone’s favorite Frito Pie {a.k.a. Walking Tacos} in the mix too.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds ground beef
- ▢ 1/2 cup Mexican Spice Mix or taco seasoning
- ▢ 1/2 yellow onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 green bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 yellow bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- ▢ 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ▢ 1 can corn, drained
- ▢ 1 cup chopped baby spinach (optional)
- ▢ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the ground beef, sprinkling with the spices as it cooks. Add the onions and continue cooking when the beef is about halfway cooked.
- Drain any excess grease and add the peppers. Stir to combine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the peppers are slightly softened.
- Add the black beans and corn and stir to combine. Continue cooking an additional minute to warm the beans. Add the spinach, if desired, and stir to wilt.
- Serve immediately or let cool and portion into freezer-safe containers. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Vegetable Lover’s Taco Beef
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup Mexican Spice Mix or taco seasoning
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the ground beef, sprinkling with the spices as it cooks. Add the onions and continue cooking when the beef is about halfway cooked.
- Drain any excess grease and add the peppers. Stir to combine. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the peppers are slightly softened.
- Add the black beans and corn and stir to combine. Continue cooking an additional minute to warm the beans. Add the spinach, if desired, and stir to wilt.
- Serve immediately or let cool and portion into freezer-safe containers. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Vegetable Lover’s Taco Beef https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/vegetable-taco-beef/
