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Erickson Meal-Prep Taco Beef

An EFK meal-prep recipe built for practical family cooking, flexible leftovers, and reliable make-ahead use.

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Ingredients

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef and onion and cook, breaking meat into small crumbles.
2. When no pink remains, drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until liquid coats the beef rather than pooling.
4. Finish with lime juice. Cool and portion for tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads, or loaded potatoes.

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Airtight meal-prep or freezer-safe containers

Instant-read thermometer where temperature matters

Cook ground beef to 160°F. Refrigerate promptly and reheat leftovers to 165°F.

Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.