How to Make Ground Goat Tacos
Tacos are a great way to enjoy ground goat meat. Make ground goat tacos with our recipe and a homemade taco seasoning mix. It’s a classic meal the whole family will enjoy.
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I make tacos for dinner about once a week. It’s something with fresh ingredients I can whip up in about 10 minutes and a well-rounded meal that our whole family enjoys.
Since we raise meat goats on our farm, I usually use a pound of frozen ground goat for tacos. It cooks well and tastes delicious! If you haven’t tried goat meat, you are missing out! You can learn more about goat meat and how it compares to beef in my other article.
Of course, you can substitute goat meat for ground beef or venison too and still use this recipe. My homemade taco seasoning is incredible, but if you’re in a rush, go ahead and grab that taco seasoning packet from the cupboard (no judgement here!)
Equipment Needed for Making Ground Goat Tacos
Ingredients for Making Ground Goat Tacos
- 1 pound ground goat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water
This blend of spices complements the natural flavor of goat meat, I know rosemary isn’t a typical taco seasoning ingredient, but trust me on this one! The tomato paste and water will give you the classic flavor and consistency you would expect from taco meat.
This recipe serves about four people, which is perfect for our family. You can double or triple the recipe if you are feeding a bigger crowd. If there are any leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container and use within a few days.
Other things you might want to have on hand are tortilla shells, garden fresh salsa (recipe here) or hot sauce, and taco toppings. Here are some of our favorites:
- Shredded lettuce
- Black beans
- Rice
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Diced tomato
- Diced red onion
- Diced jalapeno peppers
- Sliced avocado
- Lime juice
- Fresh, chopped cilantro
Want to spice things up even more? Instead of making traditional tacos, consider using the meat and toppings to make nachos or put them over a bed of rice for a colorful and tasty protein bowl!
Directions for Making Ground Goat Tacos
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground goat to the skillet and cook until browned, for about 6 minutes.
- Use a strainer to drain any excess fat and return the meat to the skillet.
- Add chili powder, minced garlic, cumin, rosemary, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water to the meat and stir to combine with a rubber spatula.
- Cook on low for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve on tortilla shells, add your favorite taco toppings, and enjoy!
Hungry for more goat meat recipes? Check out how to make seared goat loin medallions, goat belly rouladen, or smoke a whole goat leg. Pulled goat meat makes amazing tacos too!
