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Best Taco Filling


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  • Author: www.melandboyskitchen.com

Ingredients

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  • 1 TB avocado or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sweet bell pepper ( I like to use a yellow or orange one)
  • 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice*

* instead of tomatoes you can sub 1-2 TB tomato paste and 1/2 cup water


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper and jalapeno (if using); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin to skillet; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef or turkey; cook, breaking up meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes (or tomato paste and water); simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  3. Serve in tacos, or salad or however you want to use it!