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Homemade Seasoned Taco Meat- Making this seasoned taco meat recipe ensures you know exactly what's going in it, and you can customize it to suit your taste.
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Homemade Seasoned Taco Meat

Easy recipe for ground turkey or ground beef tacos with homemade taco meat seasoning.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Alea

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 11/2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 11/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • pinch of cayenne or red pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
  • Add the tomatoes and onions, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions have started to soften.
  • Add all of the seasonings and the garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add the water, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover the pan, and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue to cook until most of the liquid has evaporated which will take approximately 5 more minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the green onions.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.