An easy to make, flavorful taco meat recipe just like you'd find at a Mexican restaurant.
Are you getting tired of using the same old pre-made taco seasoning packets from the stores? Maybe it’s time to start spicing it up by making your own authentic taco meat, from scratch! I’m going to show you exactly how to do that.
Third, it’s easy and quick to make!
I can whip up a big batch of this taco meat all in one day, divide it into meal-sized portions, and then throw it in the freezer. Then, whenever I need some for a meal, I just pull out a bag from the freezer.
The long list of ingredients for this recipe may look a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry, it’s really not too bad. All of the ingredients are pretty common and you probably have some of them on hand already.
If you have some extra time and you want to add some really nice fresh flavor to your taco meat, try using a homemade salsa.
Freezing this taco meat is pretty straightforward. Once you’ve cooked and seasoned it, simply let it cool, and then portion it into freezer bags. Try to make it lay flat so that it’s easy to fit in your freezer.
Once you’re ready to cook the meat, just remove it from the freezer, thaw/defrost it, and then just heat it up in a skillet. Serve it in a warm tortilla and top it off with your favorite taco toppings!
Brown the onion and ground beef in a skillet.
Add salsa, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, brown sugar, green chiles, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
Add the water and simmer on low for about 30-45 minutes until mixture has thickened.
If the meat mixture is too thick, you can always add more water and adjust the seasonings.
I like to use my Food Saver or just put the mixture in a gallon bag and shape it flat so it's easier to store in my freezer.
Remove meat mixture from the freezer and thaw or defrost in the microwave.
Heat through and serve in taco shells or warm tortillas.
Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream or any of your favorite toppings.