Big Batch Taco Filling

Submitted by Lil Brown Bear

"Feed a crowd or freeze after prep in smaller containers for future use. You can also divide the dry mix to use like store bought taco seasoning mix."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 5 lbs

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup instant minced onion or 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1⁄4 cup paprika
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon season salt
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
• 1⁄4 cup cold water (omit water if making dry mix)
• 5 lbs ground meat
• 4 cups water

directions

1. Brown ground meat and drain well.
2. In a large sauce pan, combine browned meat, 4 cups water and spices.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Combine cornstarch and cold water and add to meat mixture.
5. Simmer a few minutes longer, until mixture has thickened.
6. If making a dry mix, combine cornstarch with spices and divide into 5 or 6 packets (foil or small plastic bags work well).
7. To use dry mix, brown 1lb of ground meat, combine with 3/4 cup water plus mix packet and simmer for 10 minutes.