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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.

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 completely. 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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Easy Taco Meat

By Erin | Category: Dinner, Ground Beef/Turkey (American)

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.

Prep Time:
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Cook Time:
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Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 TBSP minced onion
• 2-3 TBSP taco seasoning
• 1 TBSP cornstarch
• 3/4 cup liquid (water, chicken broth or tomato sauce) *see recipe note

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together your preferred liquid with taco seasoning and corn starch until fully combined and no lumps remain.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with minced onion. Continue browning, while breaking up the meat at the same time. Brown until the meat is no longer pink.
3. Drain the meat, then, return to the skillet.
4. Add in your preferred liquid mixture (with seasoning/cornstarch). Mix to combine. Increase heat and bring it all to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5-8 minutes to thicken.
5. Don't cook too long...the mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
6. Serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 200 Fat: 15g Carbs: 2g Protein: 13g Sodium: 205mg