Taco Meat
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This taco meat doesn’t require any store-bought seasoning packets but it is just as easy to make. It is so juicy and flavorful that you can easily substitute ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option (and some people might not even notice a difference!).
I use this recipe as my guide when I need a meat for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas or taco salads. I typically don’t measure the ingredients but season it to taste each time depending on what I have in the kitchen.
Taco Meat
Author: Itsy Bitsy Foodies
Recipe type: Main Course
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Serves: 4
This taco meat doesn't require any store-bought seasoning packets but it is just as easy to make. It is so flavorful that you can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a healthier option and some people might not even notice a difference!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef/turkey/chicken
- Roughly 1 cup chopped onion
- 1-2 chopped jalapeño peppers, to taste
- Chili powder, to taste and to color (this will make it dark red)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small can of tomato sauce (or tomato paste with chicken broth)
Instructions
- Brown the meat with the chopped onion and jalapeños.
- Add one small can of tomato sauce.
- Add the chili powder until the meat becomes dark red.
- Heat the meat and add 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp black pepper and 1 tsp garlic powder.
- Let the meat simmer for 5-10 minutes, seasoning it to taste.
Tags: chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, tacos, tomatoes, turkey
Mon, Jan 4, 2010
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