Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend
Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend delivers a bold, well-balanced heat with layers of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne. The meat stays juicy thanks to a splash of water, while the homemade mix adds fresher, cleaner flavor than a packet. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ideal as a filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, or taco salads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set the seasoning mix aside.
- 3
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any extra grease.
- 4
Pour the water and seasoning mix over the beef; stir to blend. Bring to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 148.05 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.74 g Moderate
- Carbs 1.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 40.43 mg Moderate
- Sodium 50.19 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.69 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.63 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 10.18 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cornstarch, and Dried Onion. Each serving provides about 148.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Cornstarch, Dried Onion, Dried Oregano. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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