Taco Meat

This taco flavored meat tastes very similar to Taco Bell soft taco meat.  It's really yummy!  It's a regular on our weekly menu.

Taco Meat (adapted from Allrecipes)

1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour (I've used cornmeal mix in the past)
4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon tomato chicken bouillon powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (Cayenne Pepper)
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/3 pounds lean ground chuck
1 cup water

1. In a medium bowl, combine the corn flour, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Stir in the paprika, cumin, garlic salt, and sugar. Blend in the onion, bouillon, ground red pepper, cilantro and oregano, stirring until all spices are well blended.
2. Crumble the ground chuck into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned. Remove from heat, rinse meat with hot water, and drain water and grease from beef.
3. Return meat to skillet, and pour in seasoning. Stir in water. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until most of the liquid has cooked away, about 20 minutes.

I usually brown about 4 pounds of ground beef (or you can use ground turkey) and quadruple the above ingredients to make 4 meals.  I divide it evenly among 4 one-gallon freezer storage baggies, flatten them to about 1/4" thick and freeze until ready to use.  Quick meals in the freezer are a plus when you are busy as we are.

Enjoy!