Easy Taco Meat

Easy Taco Meat- A quick, flavorful taco meat that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can also be dressed up or down to fit your taste preference.

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Ingredients Needed

• Ground beef
• Minced onion
• Taco seasoning
• Cornstarch
• Your preferred liquid

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Can I Use Another Type of Protein?

Yes. This recipe will also work for ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork or a meatless crumble. Keep in mind, these proteins contain less fat than ground beef.  You may want to adjust the seasoning and your cooking time may be less.

Can I Use a Fresh Onion?

Of course! Add your fresh onion into the meat as it is browning. The size of your pieces/amount is up to you.

Desired Liquid?

• This depends on your preference! You can use water, chicken broth (or your favorite broth) or tomato sauce.  Using a broth or tomato sauce, does give you a bit more flavor.  So, if you are using water, you may want to increase your taco seasoning a bit. 
• If you use tomato sauce and the meat seems too thick, you can thin it out with just a smidgen of water.

Taco Seasoning? 

Packaged or homemade both do the trick.  My favorite homemade taco seasoning recipe. 🌮

Storage

• Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. It is best used within a week.
• This meat is great for freezing. Let it cool compltely. Then, store it in a freezer safe/covered container or storage bag.  When ready, let it defrost, then, heat it up in skillet before using.

Put Your Taco Meat to Work In:

• Tacos
• Tostadas
• Salads
• Nachos
• Quesadillas
• Casseroles
• Dips

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