Taco Filling

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
• red bell pepper, roughly chopped
• cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt or salt substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 3 ounces beef stock or water
• 1 ounce white vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the flour, red pepper, chili powder, salt, minced onion, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   DO NOT include the cocoa powder.

3. 3

   Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients into the ground beef.

4. 4

   Add the seasoned beef mixture and all the liquid to a crock pot.

5. 5

   Sprinkle a little cocoa powder on the mixture.

6. 6

   Cook on low for about 2 hours.

7. 7

   Every 20 to 30 minutes, sprinkle a small amount of cocoa powder on the mixture, and mash with a potato masher.

8. 8

   Remove meat and water to saucepan and simmer gently until water evaporates.