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Mexican Ground Beef

Published: Aug 16, 2018 · Updated: Mar 12, 2019 by Mely Martínez

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This Easy Mexican Ground Beef recipe is also quick to make; you can make it in a matter of minutes and it's packed with lots of flavors. You can use it for tacos, burritos or just serve with warm tortillas and rice.

Easy Mexican Ground Beef recipe.Quick authentic Mexican ground beef recipe. Few ingredients and done in 30 minutes.

Easy Mexican Ground Beef

I’m sure many people have a pound of ground beef in their freezer for those last minute meals in a hurry. Or just in case you need it. I know, because I always have a pound of ground beef in the freezer too. It is a lifesaver!

Easy Ground Beef recipe.Quick authentic Mexican ground beef recipe. Few ingredients and done in 30 minutes.

You as well as many of us, sometimes do not have the time to cook an elaborate meal, but still, want to serve a good meal for your family. At home, I also have those days, and since we love the authentic Mexican flavor in our meals, this Easy ground beef recipe packs those essential elements, it's tasty, quick to make, and it has a load of the Mexican flavors we enjoy.

This super easy ground beef casserole concentrates delicious juices from the ground beef; it tastes fantastic with few ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and onions. But the final touch is given by the cilantro. Lots of cilantro.

In case you need more ideas for recipes using ground beef, check the recipe for Easy Picadillo here on the blog, is a very similar dish to this one but this one is a combination of ground beef and potatoes.

There is also the more elaborate version of the Picadillo using ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas. Plus a few extras like olives and capers. This last one is the recipe I used to stuff the Poblano Chiles Rellenos.

Other ideas for ground beef is making Mexican meatballs, like Chipotle Meatballs, Mint Meatballs, and Mexican Meatball soup.

How to make ground beef recipe:

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Directions:

Easy Ground Beef Mexican Recipe. Quick authentic Mexican ground beef recipe. Few ingredients and done in 30 minutes.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes. It will start releasing its juices. 3. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Stir and keep cooking for two more minutes and then mix in the chopped serrano pepper and cook three more minutes.
Easy Mexican Ground Beef Recipe. Quick authentic Mexican ground beef recipe. Few ingredients and done in 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and cover the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes. After that time, check the seasoning to see if it needs more salt and pepper. And finally, mix in the chopped cilantro. Turn the heat off and allow the flavors to blend for 2-3 more minutes. You can serve this easy ground beef Mexican recipe with a side or rice, beans, a salad, or steamed vegetables. Warm tortillas are highly recommended or make some burritos with the meat.
Easy Ground Beef Mexican Recipe

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe!

Provecho!

If you are one of those people, like me, that always have a pound or two of ground beef in the freezer; please share in the comment section what is your favorite way to prepare it. And, if you share a quick and easy ground beef recipe, that will be even better.

Recipe in Spanish Carne Molida.

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easy mexican ground beef recipe

Mexican Ground Beef

Mely Martínez
This Easy Mexican Ground Beef recipe is also quick to make; you can make it in a matter of minutes and its packed with lots of flavors. You can use it for tacos, burritos or just serve with warm tortillas and rice.
4.75 from 44 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Ground Beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white onion chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves finely diced
  • 2 serrano peppers o 1 jalapeño diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped (2-½ cups)
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  •  Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes. It will start releasing its juices. 
  •  Add the chopped onion and garlic. Stir and keep cooking for two more minutes and then mix in the chopped serrano pepper and cook three more minutes.
  •  Stir in the tomatoes and cover the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes. After that time, check the seasoning to see if it needs more salt and pepper. And finally, mix in the chopped cilantro. Turn the heat off and allow the flavors to blend for 2-3 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 7.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2.3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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  1. JP

    April 11, 2023 at 10:34 am

    instructions don't include the potatoes nor the cilantro!

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      April 12, 2023 at 11:31 am

      Hello JP,
      This recipe doesn't include potatoes. The instructions for the cilantro are in the recipe box.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  2. April L.

    November 10, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Sooooo good!
    I made it as directed ( very unusual for me) and it was perfect.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      November 10, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      Hi April,
      Thank you for trying the recipe.

      Reply
  3. Gareth

    July 27, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! So delicious and easy! Next time I’m going to make double the amount and freeze the rest for easy meals on the go. I wanted to ask, how does the cooking time change if I double the ingredients? Thank you in advance!!

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      July 28, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Hello Gareth,
      It will take about 10 more minutes, make sure you use a larger frying pan, too.

      Reply
  4. Meg

    April 26, 2021 at 6:09 am

    What is the recommended serving size based on the nutritional facts you listed?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      April 26, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      Hello Meg,
      The nutritional value is generated by a plugin that divides the total amount of ingredients by the servings. In this case 4 servings.
      It will be around 1-1/4 to 1-1/4 cup each.

      Reply
    • Tony

      January 04, 2023 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Mely, my go to for tacos & meat enchiladas. Ordered extra’s of your cook book to share..

      Reply
  5. Cynthia Bell-Hayes

    November 03, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    How are the fresh tomatoes prepared?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      November 10, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      Hello Cynthia,
      Chopped as the ingredient list mentions and also you can see them in the photos. Happy cooking!

      Reply
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