Need some taco meat for Taco Tuesday? Here’s how to cook the best taco meat in a few easy steps! It’s saucy, flavorful, and uses kitchen staples. Even better, this is taco meat recipe ready in 20 minutes!
Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add 1 pound of ground beef and stir with a wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Make sure you are breaking up the beef into small pieces.
If there is any oil in the skillet, drain it. Add ⅔ cup passata sauce, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, and ¼ cup of water or broth.
Stir until combined and lower the heat to medium to medium low. Let the taco meat simmer for up to 10 minutes or until the tomato sauce as cooked down to your desired sauciness.