Ground Beef Taco Filling

LARavenscroft's Note:

I have a recipe posted for taco seasoning and it's my go-to recipe anytime I need a package of taco seasoning mix - tastes so much better than the packaged stuff. For the last several years, I've written down the following recipe for every bridal shower I've attended where I was asked to bring a recipe. I finally decided that I should post it here. Serve with your favorite taco topping or as a salad or nachos. This recipe may also be used with ground turkey.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• cooking spray
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried onion, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth

Directions:

1. Coat a large skillet with spray oil.
2. Add ground beef to skillet along with garlic.
3. Cook over medium heat until browned - about 10 minutes.
4. Add dried onion, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cinnamon and red pepper and stir well.
5. Add tomato paste and beef broth.
6. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmering until the liquid is reduced - about 15-20 minutes.
7. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Reviews

[Chickadeb]

Thanks for sharing this quick and easy recipe, using ingredients that I had on hand when a taco craving hit me! Make extra so you'll have leftovers... Tastes even better when the spices mingle for a day :)