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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

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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

1 lb ground beef (or venison or turkey, combination)
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes (dried, or 1 fresh, medium onion, chopped)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (or more)
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder (NOT salt)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water

Directions

1
Saute meat (and onion if using fresh); drain fat if necessary; turn heat to low.
2
Sprinkle dried onion, herbs and seasonings over the meat; stir to mix well.
3
Add water; stirring again.
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
USES: Tacos, burritoes, enchiladas, taco salad, sloppy taco joes, nachoes, taco dip.
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: Crystal W

On Sep 21, 2009

This was a really good recipe. Nice change from same old taco seasoning packet. I added in some cumin, canned chilis, and salsa 'cause I was making chimichangas. Will definitely make this again. Thanks!

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From: Yarnwrangler

On Sep 4, 2009

I will never buy taco seasoning again. I do add at least a tsp of cummin as well.

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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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