beef essentials: spicy chili taco meat

Name: Beef Essentials: Spicy Chili Taco Meat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE ONIONS; 1 teaspoon(s) grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped finely; ## THE MEAT; 1 pound(s) ground beef, lean variety; 12 ounce(s) beef stock, not broth; ## THE SPICES; 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder, i like it hot; 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, ground (if you have mexican oregano, use it); 2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated onions, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 pinch(es) salt, kosher variety, fine grind

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 5, 2020

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.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

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

How To Make beef essentials: spicy chili taco meat

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 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
Step 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.
Step 4

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 5

Finely chop up the onion.
Step 6

Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions.
Step 7

Stir until they soften, about 3 – 5 minutes.
Step 8

Add the ground beef and begin to break it up using a wooden spoon.
Step 9

Continue to break up the beef for another 3 – 5 minutes.
Step 10

Toss in all the dry spices.
Step 11

Stir to combine with the beef, about 3 – 5 minutes.
Step 12

Add the beef stock and lower the heat to a simmer.
Step 13

Stir and allow the stock to reduce until the mixture begins to thicken, about 8 – 10 minutes.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Serve on tacos or whatever way you prefer. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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