Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

The perfect beef taco recipe. Taking just a little extra time to make this flavorful ground beef with homemade seasoning makes all the difference in your tacos!

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon dried minced garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.