Sautéed Ground Beef Taco Meat with Yellow Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

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A simple, flavorful Whole30 and Paleo-friendly taco meat featuring sautéed ground beef and caramelized yellow onion, perfect for wraps or bowls. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef (85/15), yellow onion, diced, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (85/15)
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp avocado oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize.
Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp ground cumin to the onions, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high, add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until beef is fully browned with no pink.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water, stir to combine, and simmer for 3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and serve warm in your favorite Whole30-approved tacos or bowls.