Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat

Debber's Note:

Never mind buying those little EXPENSIVE packets of taco seasonings ever again. You have all the herbs on your shelf (I hope!) to make PERFECTLY seasoned taco meat every time!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8-10

Yield: 8.0 tacos

• 1 lb ground beef (or venison or turkey, combination)
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes (dried, or 1 fresh, medium onion, chopped)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (or more)
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (NOT salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Saute meat (and onion if using fresh); drain fat if necessary; turn heat to low.
2. Sprinkle dried onion, herbs and seasonings over the meat; stir to mix well.
3. Add water; stirring again.
4. Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed; remove lid and let dry; remove from heat.
5. USES: Tacos, burritoes, enchiladas, taco salad, sloppy taco joes, nachoes, taco dip.
6. BRILLIANT IDEA: Pour dried onion flakes, seasonings and herbs into a pile on a small square of foil. Close tightly, store in a zippered plastic baggie. Use as you would a store-bought packet!

Reviews

[Yarnwrangler]

I will never buy taco seasoning again. I do add at least a tsp of cummin as well.

[Chef Pollo]

We really liked this. It was a nice homey kind of Taco meat. With all your fixings, this is a new fave! I added 1 tsp cumin, went with 2 tsp chili and added a titch more oregano. Definite keeper for me.

[Michellew]

Tastes great! Added 1 tsp cumin plus a small can of tomato sauce along with a 1/4 cup water and let simmer...mmmm!