Homemade Taco Meat by Amanda Formaro

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 319.2
  • Total Fat: 20.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 107.7 mg
  • Sodium: 687.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 31.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Homemade Taco Meat by Amanda Formaro calories by ingredient


Introduction

Don't buy those taco seasoning packets when you have everything you need right at home! It's fresher, no preservatives and takes only 5 minutes longer. Don't buy those taco seasoning packets when you have everything you need right at home! It's fresher, no preservatives and takes only 5 minutes longer.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 teaspoons instant minced onion
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon oregano
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 pound ground beef
    1/4-1/2 cup water

Directions

To make seasoning mix, mix together the first eight ingredients, set aside. Brown ground beef and drain off the fat. Add water and the dry seasoning mixture. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-25 minutes. If mixture gets too thick before cooking is complete, add a small amount of water to thin. Serve on taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Serving Size: 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO7044.