Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

This flavorful ground beef taco recipe includes a homemade taco seasoning mix using spice-shelf staples for perfect tacos any night of the week.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 107 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon dried minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set seasoning mix aside.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Step 3

Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.