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beef essentials: spicy chili taco meat

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

We had a Mexican Sunday with a big taco bar, and among the usual items, I cooked up some spicy ground beef, shredded chicken, and grilled shrimp. I played about with the taco meat; tried a few new spices, and here you go… Another taco meat recipe that is Easy/Peasy to make. At least that is my story and I am sticking to it. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beef essentials: spicy chili taco meat

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE ONIONS
  • 1 tsp
    grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
  • 1/2 md
    yellow onion, chopped finely
  • THE MEAT
  • 1 lb
    ground beef, lean variety
  • 12 oz
    beef stock, not broth
  • THE SPICES
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder, i like it hot
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano, ground (if you have mexican oregano, use it)
  • 2 tsp
    dehydrated onions, ground
  • 1 tsp
    white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 pinch
    salt, kosher variety, fine grind

How To Make beef essentials: spicy chili taco meat

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    There are a lot of chili spice mixes out there; this is the one I used: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/autumn-winter-essentials-chili-chili-spice-mix.html?r=8
  • 3
    To make this recipe easier, put all the dried spices into a single bowl, and then just dump them in, when needed. Easy/Peasy.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Finely chop up the onion.
  • 6
    Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions.
  • 7
    Stir until they soften, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Add the ground beef and begin to break it up using a wooden spoon.
  • 9
    Continue to break up the beef for another 3 – 5 minutes.
  • 10
    Toss in all the dry spices.
  • 11
    Stir to combine with the beef, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • 12
    Add the beef stock and lower the heat to a simmer.
  • So Yummy
    13
    Stir and allow the stock to reduce until the mixture begins to thicken, about 8 – 10 minutes.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    15
    Serve on tacos or whatever way you prefer. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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