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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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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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)

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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review by Karen A.

8/27/2015

Instead of cornstarch, I use a roux of masa harina. It works in several dishes, from this 1 to chili, beef stew ( chicken, turkey, bison, etc) to shepherd's pie ( with lamb!) & I add more of whatever chiles i have on hand.

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tweak by Karen A.

8/27/2015

Instead of cornstarch, I use a roux of masa harina. It works in several dishes, from this 1 to chili, beef stew ( chicken, turkey, bison, etc) to shepherd's pie ( with lamb!) and I add more of whatever chiles i have on hand.

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review by nemokitty

9/24/2013

AWESOME!! I've tried other taco seasoning recipes from here and this one is the one for me from now on. Definitely not buying those packets anymore. I didn't have coriander and left out the cornstarch. Made for Everyday's a Holiday Tag Game 2013.

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review by CookingONTheSide

8/12/2012

I made this for tacos and it turned out great. I love making my own taco seasonings and this recipe did not disappoint. I will use it again. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT8.

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review by Charlotte J

8/10/2012

We enjoyed the combination of spices used in this recipe. Penzey spices were used exclusively to make this dish. I used their Mexican oregano. Sliced ripe olives was the only optional ingredient that was not used. I made this for Zaar World Tour 8 for the Bistro Babes team.

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