Taco Filling

Works in Burritos too. You may add refried beans if you like them.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 20 ounces

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 ounces all-purpose flour
•  red bell pepper, roughly chopped
•  cocoa powder
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt or 1  teaspoon  salt substitute
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1  dash garlic powder
• 3  ounces  beef stock or 3  ounces water
• 1  ounce white vinegar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the flour, red pepper, chili powder, salt, minced onion, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. DO NOT include the cocoa powder.
3. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients into the ground beef.
4. Add the seasoned beef mixture and all the liquid to a crock pot.
5. Sprinkle a little cocoa powder on the mixture.
6. Cook on low for about 2 hours.
7. Every 20 to 30 minutes, sprinkle a small amount of cocoa powder on the mixture, and mash with a potato masher.
8. Remove meat and water to saucepan and simmer gently until water evaporates.