Mild Mexican Ground Beef

Use this recipe as a filling for tacos, burritos or even enchiladas. Add more or less chili powder depending on your family's tastes. This recipe is in the mild/medium range, and is suitable for children.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chili powder (I use ancho chili powder)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until soft and clear.
2. Do not brown.
3. In a small bowl, mix together spices and flour.
4. When onions and garlic are cooked through, add ground beef to the pan.
5. Immediately add flour/spice mixture and mix completely with the meat in the skillet.
6. Add tomato sauce and water, and stir well to incorporate.
7. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
8. Serve in taco shells or tortillas.