Ground Beef and Mushroom Taco Meat

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Ground Beef and Mushroom Taco Meat

We aim to make plants the center of our meals, and we encourage you to do the same! This ground beef and mushroom taco meat is a great way to include more plants in your diet without cutting out the meat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces button mushrooms, finely chopped
½ medium onion, diced (~½ cup)
½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
8 ounces grass-fed ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ cup salsa

Instructions

Heat a 12” stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add oil.
Once oil is shimmering, add mushrooms and onions. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Sauté for ~5 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms caramelize and turn golden brown.
Add ground beef, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, and break into small pieces. Once the beef begins to release some juices, add garlic and spices, and continue to cook until beef browns, ~5 minutes. Add salsa and stir to combine.
Serve meat/mushroom mixture as desired with optional garnishes. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional Toppings:

Avocado or guacamole

Chopped cilantro

Greek yogurt lime crema or sour cream

Shredded or crumbled cheese

Jarred or fresh salsa

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