Blackstone Taco Meat
Description
Juicy Blackstone taco meat with crispy seared edges and homemade taco seasoning, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, and taco bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup beef broth, or water
Instructions
- Preheat the Blackstone over medium-high for 8 to 10 minutes, to about 375–400°F.
- Add the oil and onion. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the beef and press it thin across the griddle. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, then chop into crumbles with two spatulas and cook about 5 minutes more, until no pink remains (160°F).
- Push the meat aside and scrape most of the fat into the grease trap, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Sprinkle on the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss and cook 1 minute.
- Add the broth and stir 1 to 2 minutes, until absorbed. Serve in tortillas or bowls with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle or other flat-top
- 2 metal griddle spatulas
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
- Packet option: Replace the spices and broth with 2 taco seasoning packets and ⅔ cup water.
- Ground turkey or chicken: Add 1 more tablespoon of oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes less.
- Feeding a crowd: Double it on a 36-inch griddle, or cook in batches on a smaller one so the beef browns instead of steams.
- Storage: Fridge up to 4 days, freezer up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 5mg