Taco Meat
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Water is essential to this taco meat variation. It dissolves the seasoning and creates a thin sauce that coats every crumble evenly. Here are the instructions for air fryer taco meat.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01Break the ground beef into chunks and air fry per the base recipe, breaking apart every 3 to 4 minutes.
- 02When the beef is browned and crumbled, drain excess fat.
- 03Return the crumbles to a bowl. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and add the water. Stir to coat.
- 04Return to the air fryer for 2 more minutes to set the seasoning.
The water is essential. It dissolves the seasoning and creates a thin sauce that coats every crumble evenly. Without water, the dry seasoning clumps and some crumbles are heavily seasoned while others are plain. The extra 2 minutes in the air fryer evaporates the water and sets the seasoning onto each piece.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Break ground beef into small chunks and place in the basket.
- 03Cook for 4 minutes.
- 04Open basket and break the beef apart further with a wooden spoon.
- 05Cook for another 4 minutes until fully browned.
- 06Drain excess fat before seasoning and serving.
Recipe Notes
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Meal Prep
Stores 4 days refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes, shaking once. Best meal prep protein for taco bowls, pasta, and rice dishes.
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