Juicy and Flavorful Taco Beef
Juicy and Flavorful Taco Beef
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean recommended
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 tortillas, corn or flour, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with baking soda and water. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients into the beef until well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Let the seasoned beef rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This allows the baking soda to work its magic, tenderizing the meat and preparing it for better browning and moisture retention.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the rested beef to the hot pan and break it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, reserving a small amount (about 1-2 tablespoons) in the pan for toasting tortillas.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once the beef is cooked and drained, push it to one side of the pan. Place a tortilla in the reserved beef fat in the pan and toast for about 10 seconds per side, or until lightly warmed and pliable with a slight aroma. Repeat with remaining tortillas, toasting one at a time.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve the juicy taco beef immediately with the warmed tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juicy and Flavorful Taco Beef
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean recommended
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 tortillas, corn or flour, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with baking soda and water. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients into the beef until well incorporated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Let the seasoned beef rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. This allows the baking soda to work its magic, tenderizing the meat and preparing it for better browning and moisture retention.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the rested beef to the hot pan and break it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, reserving a small amount (about 1-2 tablespoons) in the pan for toasting tortillas.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once the beef is cooked and drained, push it to one side of the pan. Place a tortilla in the reserved beef fat in the pan and toast for about 10 seconds per side, or until lightly warmed and pliable with a slight aroma. Repeat with remaining tortillas, toasting one at a time.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve the juicy taco beef immediately with the warmed tortillas and your favorite taco toppings.