Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

The perfect ground beef taco recipe! Taking just a little extra time to make homemade taco seasoning makes all the difference; spoon into flour or corn tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings.

Submitted by Jeannine Maxwell
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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

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Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Bowl of raw ground beef and smaller bowls with seasoning mixes for taco seasoning placed on marble counter
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  2. Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set seasoning mix aside.

  3. 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.

    Ground beef in skillet and a small bowl of taco seasoning next to it
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  4. Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

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