Taco Meat
Why waste money on those taco seasoning packets when you already have a pantry full of seasonings? Give this recipe a try instead!
Equipment
- Normal Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef, Pork or Turkey 80/20 Preferred
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika Or More Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Pinch Oregano (Optional), Mexican Preferred
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Begin browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.1 Lb Ground Beef, Pork or Turkey
- About five minutes in, when the beef is starting to brown, stir in all the spices and a half tsp of salt.1 Tbsp Chili Powder, 1 Tbsp Paprika, 2 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 Pinch Oregano
- Continue cooking the meat another 10-15 minutes until fully browned, being sure to break it into the smallest pieces possible.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and serve in tacos, burritos, nachos or taco salads.Salt and Pepper to Taste
Notes
This basic taco meat is great for Tex-Mex tacos. You may also try spreading it a bit further by adding some diced onion, bell peppers, tomatoes or beans. Make sure to add some extra spices if you do.
A similar recipe, which adds more ingredients to the meat, is Picadillo. Mexican Picadillo adds potato and tomato, and Cuban Picadillo adds olives and raisins. Give them a try!
Pro tip: Use the spices in this recipe as a seasoning mix to make anything taco flavored.