Seasoned Taco Meat

Ingredients

• 1 lb 93% lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
• 1 white onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small zucchini or 1 bell pepper, very finely diced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/2 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 tsp golden monk fruit sweetener (optional)
• 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Steps

1. Brown the meat in a lightly oiled deep pan, breaking it into very fine pieces. Drain off any fat.
2. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
3. Add the onion, garlic and zucchini or pepper and sweat for 3 to 4 minutes, then add all the spices and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the stock, tomato sauce, sweetener and vinegar.
5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.