Mexican Beef

Name: Mexican Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced (small); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup water; 4 taco shells, flour tortillas or 4 tortilla chips; shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa (optional)

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Recipe by diner524

This is a great way to make meat for tacos, burritos or nachos without having to purchase the taco seasoning!! This is a recipe from Taste of Home, that I changed slightly for our tastes.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb ground beef
1

onion, diced (small)
2

teaspoons chili powder
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons ground cumin
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon paprika
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cornstarch
¹⁄₃

cup water
4

taco shells, flour tortillas or 4 tortilla chips
shredded cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, oregano, garlic powder and paprka.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with taco shells. Garnish with toppings if desired.

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