Tacos Anytime
Homemade taco seasoning is the bomb. It ensures delicious, savory, gluten free tacos that are the perfect spice level for you and your family. I like to make a double batch of the seasoning and keep it in my pantry so it's ready when I am. I often make a batch of taco meat and Savory Rice with Ginger and Cilantro and keep them in the refrigerator for quick meals throughout the week.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chili powder regular or ancho
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder or dried minced onions
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika sweet or hot
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Taco Meat
- 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 cup water
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
Make the Taco Seasoning
- Combine the taco seasoning ingredients in a small jar
- Mix the seasoning together and set aside. I love to make a double or triple batch of this and keep it in the pantry - ready at a moment's notice
Make the Taco Meat
- Place the 2 pounds of ground beef or turkey in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper
- Brown the meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains. Drain the meat if it generates more fat than you like
- Add the taco seasoning a tablespoon at a time and the water a 1/4 cup at a time until the meat reaches your desired flavor and generates a small amount of sauce
- Scoop the meat into warmed tortillas and add your favorite toppings - I like tomatoes and cheese. I also often serve these tacos with my Savory Rice with Ginger and Cilantro. And…..
- I love to make this taco meat and rice on a Sunday and have them in the refrigerator for the week. Perfect for quick taco and burrito bowl meals or snacks any time day or night
