Seasoned Ground Beef Tacos (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Taco Meat
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1 pound ground beef, or ground turkey
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2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup tomato sauce
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½ cup water
→ For Serving
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8 taco-size corn or flour tortillas
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Shredded cheese, as desired
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Shredded lettuce, as desired
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Chopped tomatoes, as desired
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Sour cream, as desired
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Avocado or guacamole, as desired
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Fresh cilantro, as desired
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Chopped red onion, as desired
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef to the skillet and cook, crumbling with a spoon or spatula, until browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. (If you used 90% or 93% lean ground beef there may not be any extra grease to drain.)
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until taco meat is fully cooked and has reached your desired texture.
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Serve the taco meat in warmed tortillas, with toppings as desired.
# Handy Tips:
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You can substitute 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning (plus 1/4 teaspoon salt unless your seasoning already includes it) in place of the individual seasonings in this recipe.
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Use less chili powder if you are sensitive to spice or if your chili powder is very spicy.