Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Name: Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dried minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pound ground beef; 0.5 cup water

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The perfect ground beef taco recipe! Taking just a little extra time to make homemade taco seasoning makes all the difference in your tacos.

Recipe by Jeannine Maxwell

Updated on December 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
¼ teaspoon dried minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound ground beef
½ cup water

Directions

Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set seasoning mix aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107	Calories
7g	Fat
1g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 328mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 134mg	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.