Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat Recipes

PERFECT TACO SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine together in a container with a tight fitting lid.
• Use 3 to 4 Tablespoons of mix and 1/4 cup of water per pound of meat.

SEASONED TACO MEAT

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the water is evaporated, about 15 minutes.

PERFECTLY SEASONED TACO MEAT

Steps:

• Saute meat (and onion if using fresh); drain fat if necessary; turn heat to low.
• Sprinkle dried onion, herbs and seasonings over the meat; stir to mix well.
• Add water; stirring again.
• Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed; remove lid and let dry; remove from heat.
• USES: Tacos, burritoes, enchiladas, taco salad, sloppy taco joes, nachoes, taco dip.
• BRILLIANT IDEA: Pour dried onion flakes, seasonings and herbs into a pile on a small square of foil. Close tightly, store in a zippered plastic baggie. Use as you would a store-bought packet!

RESTAURANT-STYLE TACO MEAT SEASONING

Steps:

• 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, and ground red pepper, stirring until all spices are well blended.
• 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.
• 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.

GROUND BEEF WITH HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.

30 LEFTOVER TACO MEAT RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook lasagna noodles according to package. Drain and set to the side.
• Take out a 9x13 pan and spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom, then 3 lasagna noodles covering it. Continue to layer the lasagna as follows: salsa, refried beans, taco meat, sour cream, Mexican cheese, lasagna noodles. Repeat until all lasagna noodles are used up.
• On the top layer, spread an even layer of salsa and Mexican cheese. Top with whites of green onions.
• Cover the Taco Lasagna with foil and cook for 25-30 minutes until heated through.
• Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes. This will melt the cheese on top.
• Remove from oven and top with dollops of sour cream and spread remaining green onions on top.
• Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating prior to eating.