READY IN 25 mins

Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

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"Taking just a little extra time to make this flavorful ground beef makes all the difference in your homemade tacos!" — Jeannine Gibson

Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 23, 2012

This was awesome!! I've been using the store bought seasoning for as long I've been cooking and I won't be buying that anymore. I didn't change a thing except using garlic powder as I didn't have dried "minced" on hand. It was the perfect mix of flavors. Not too spicy, even with the cayenne. Thank you!!

—Pam

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 30, 2012

I made this using ground turkey and I went lighter on the salt. This was okay, not our favorite taco-seasoned meat but passable for nacho meat. After tasting it, I did add more spices.

—Sarah Jo

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11 Ratings

Apr 05, 2013

This was very good and nice to have this recipe on hand when I realized I didnt have a taco seasoning packet. For the "one star" review about the waaaaayyy too much salt. Dont use as much. Pretty simple. Problem solved.

—goldielocs

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Mar 03, 2013

This was really yummy! I didn't have any corn starch or cayenne pepper and it still turned out good. Tasted much better than pre-packaged seasoning. My husband and 2yr. old ate it all up.

—dzsoccer9

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Mar 01, 2013

I normally do not like tacos. The seasoning is always old tasting. This was awesome with the fresh spices. The cayenne pepper gave it a little tiny kick it was perfect. My husband and his best friend ate ever last bite!

—Ashberry75

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Feb 27, 2013

WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY too salty and too hot with the Cayanne Pepper. I would never, ever try this recipe again.

—amanuse

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Feb 18, 2013

Made this when my son was home from college and it certainly passed the taste test! I will use this recipe from now on. Very easy to put together with ingredients I had in my cupboard.

—cmac

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Jan 10, 2013

Easy + tasty = perfect when in a pinch!

—MountainMama

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Nutrition

Calories
107 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
0.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
7 g
11%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
9.7 g
19%

Sodium
328 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 107
Calories from Fat: 63

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 328mg 13 %
Potassium 134mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.8g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 9.7g 19 %
Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 32 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.