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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (81g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

Calories 129
Calories from Fat 77 (59%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 8.6g 13%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 38mg 12%
Sodium 188mg 7%
Potassium 203mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 10.8g 21%

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Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat

Recipe #217644 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note
Debber

By: Debber
Mar 20, 2007

Never mind buying those little EXPENSIVE packets of taco seasonings ever again. You have all the herbs on your shelf (I hope!) to make PERFECTLY seasoned taco meat every time!

SERVES 8 -10 , 8 -10 tacos (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute meat (and onion if using fresh); drain fat if necessary; turn heat to low.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle dried onion, herbs and seasonings over the meat; stir to mix well.
  3. 3
    Add water; stirring again.
  4. 4
    Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed; remove lid and let dry; remove from heat.
  5. 5
    USES: Tacos, burritoes, enchiladas, taco salad, sloppy taco joes, nachoes, taco dip.
  6. 6
    BRILLIANT IDEA: Pour dried onion flakes, seasonings and herbs into a pile on a small square of foil. Close tightly, store in a zippered plastic baggie. Use as you would a store-bought packet!

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From: MarraMamba

On Mar 6, 2008

outstanding. I really did not want to cook or eat, but knew i needed something and the spicing was just right. I did add some ground cumin to it as well since i enjoy it in my mexican meat.

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    From: Boomette

    On Feb 23, 2008

    I love eating fajitas and this recipe is perfect for that. I used a chili powder I made without sodium. I used the onion flakes. I used seasoning salt. In another skillet, I browned sliced mushrooms. We served this in tortillas with salsa, the mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Thanks Debber Made for Zaar Star Game.

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    From: Gingernut

    On Aug 4, 2007

    Very good, basic taco seasoning. This would probably be very dependent on the brand of chili powder you used. I use Homemade Chili Powder. Next time I will use slightly less basil, and like other reviewers, will add cumin for a more authentic flavour. On the other hand, as written, the resulting meat was not "too mexican" and therefore the leftovers were very versatile. Thanks, Debber!

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    From: mumoftwo

    On Mar 29, 2008

    Absolutely delicious! This will become a regular meal in our house. The only change I made, was to add a 1/2 tsp of cumin. My 5 and 2 year olds gobbled it up. We are going to make chicken tonight using the same spices for nachos. My son can't wait! Thanks for a GREAT recipe!!

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