Anything resembling Mexican fare is a favorite in our house. I love pulling together this taco-flavored meat recipe to use on either soft or crunchy tacos, a Taco Salad, or even Beef Enchiladas or burritos. Depending on your tastes, you can use beef, chicken, or even turkey. With the heavy seasoning, it is perfect for any of these.
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This recipe is super simple, freezes really well, and the ingredients are normal pantry staples. It is my alternative to the Taco Seasoning pouches you get in the grocery store. It tastes much better, in my opinion–and I think you’ll agree!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, brown ground beef for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add onion, jalapeno and garlic.
- Saute until cooked.
- Once the meat mixture is cooked through, add spices and water. (The water will cook out leaving you with a nicely seasoned ground beef to use in any Mexican-inspired meal.)
Make the following using this Taco Meat base:
Recipe developed by Kelly Hancock ©2010 Faithful Provisions. For personal use only. May not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed for capital gain without prior permission from Kelly Hancock.
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My name is Kelly and I am a wife to the most amazing and wonderful husband in the world, and mommy to a boy and a girl under the age of 6. I love to cook, shop for amazing deals and share what I do with others. God has faithfully provided for our family to allow me to stay home and raise our children and make the most of our income. I love to teach and encourage others who want to do the same!
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I saw an old post about offering a different recipe format to make it easier for us to print it out. I would love that. I love to use your recipes but don’t print them out because of the pictures. Which I do like the pictures (they are great BTW) with the recipes. But would just love the text for my recipe file at home. Thanks
Finally, a taco seasoning that isn’t filled with gross ingredients! I have been searching for a recipe like this, so that I don’t have to buy the store seasoning. Thank you for sharing!
We love this! I have substituted a chipotle chili (from a can; I flash freeze them, so I always have them in the freezer) for the jalepeno and it was still a big hit. Thank you Kelly!