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Seasoned Taco Meat

Name: Seasoned Taco Meat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-1/2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cups water; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Denise Mumm, Dixon, Iowa

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 20, 2023

I got this recipe from the restaurant where I work. It's famous in our town for the blend of seasonings, and now the secret is out! —Denise Mumm, Dixon, Iowa

You can serve Seasoned Taco Meat in a variety of ways. Use it as a filling for tacos or enchiladas, or as a topping for pizza or baked potatoes.

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Seasoned Taco Meat

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Yield:6-1/2 cups

Prep:10 min

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups water
5 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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Directions

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In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the water is evaporated, about 15 minutes.