Taco Tuesday is something my kids wish we did every week. I might not make tacos every week, but I do make them A LOT! This recipe for Perfect Taco Meat is delicious and makes for awesome taco’s no matter what day of the week you eat them.
I like to grate a carrot into my taco meat when I cook it. I also like to add some finely diced onion. This particular day (when I took these photo’s) I was in a hurry and didn’t do either of those things, but I did add 2 tbsp of dried onion. If your family doesn’t like onion or carrots, don’t add them. This recipe is perfect with or without added carrot and onion.
We love to serve taco’s with our favorite Spanish Rice. Depending on how much time you have you can do the stove-top version or the oven-baked version.
Perfect Taco Meat
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Perfect Taco Meat your family will love. No packet needed, spice level is adaptable to your personal taste.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Taco Meat
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup finely grated carrot, optional
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion, or 2 tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp corn starch (If you don't have corn starch you can use 2 tbsp flour )
- 1 tsp beef bullion, or a scant tsp of salt (I like to use beef bullion because it adds a little extra beefy flavor.)
- ½ tsp paprika, smoked paprika is my favorite to use
- ¼-1/2 tsp black pepper, depending on heat tolerence
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes, optional do not add if you don't want it spicy
- ½ cup of water
Instructions
- In a medium size frying pan, combine beef and onion and carrot if you are using it. Cook over medium high heat until meat is cooked and veggies are tender.
- Add all of the spices and corn starch. Mix well and add water.
- Cover and turn heat down to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 five minutes.
- Serve with your favorite taco shells and fillings.
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