Homemade Taco Meat Recipe
This quick taco meat recipe is unparalleled in juicy, flavor fireworks - you'll be eating it with a spoon! It's made with dynamic homemade taco seasoning, salsa, green chilies in less than 20 minutes! This taco meat can be made with ground beef or is equally fabulous with ground turkey or chicken too!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, chicken or turkey
- 1 recipe Taco Seasoning <click for recipe
- 1/2 cup salsa (we like Mateo's)
- 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tsp beef bouillon (granules or crushed cube)
Instructions
- Whisk the taco seasoning spices together in a small bowl (click for recipe); set aside.
- Brown beef over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking up any clumps. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in homemade taco seasonings, salsa, green chilies, water and beef bouillon (don't dissolve bouillon in water first).
- Simmer over medium for 1-2 minutes until thickened and warmed through. Add cayenne and salt to taste (optional).
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Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- How to Use: See post for lots of ways to use this recipe!