More Than Meat Tacos
"I like flavor and hate packages. This is a made from scratch taco mix with some other ingredients thrown in to add a lot more flavor. I personally love cast iron, so if you got one, this is a good recipe for it. I started with a generic taco seasoning recipe I acquired at some point and added my own little spin. The seasoning mix (chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper) will make about 1/2 cup of the mix. You will only need 7 teaspoons of this for the recipe, but there was no easy way of splitting the mix down and not getting the ratios screwed up. Store the remaining mix in an air tight container in a dark, cool place."
photo by Tinkerbell
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
8-10 tacos
- Serves:
- 4-6
ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1⁄2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1⁄2 onion, diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 6 teaspoons chili powder
- 5 teaspoons paprika
- 4 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
directions
- Combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and mix well and set aside. You will only need 7 teaspoons of this for the recipe.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until done but not crispy.
- Remove bacon from skillet, and chop. Don't drain unless your worried about your arteries :).
- Cook ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and garlic in skillet until beef is done.
- Add bacon, water, and 7 teaspoons of seasoning mix from instruction 1 and mix well.
- Simmer about 3-5 minutes until desired consistency.
- Serve hot on your favorite taco shells.
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Reviews
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I am one of those people that would put bacon in brownies if it tasted good. But I've never once considered putting it in tacos?! This recipe is nothing short of genius! My family went crazy for them. We loved the spice mix & think it could even go a little hotter but it's definitely not needed. Also, since the directions don't mention the salt & pepper I forgot to add them until the end so I added both to taste. These were, by far, the most enjoyed tacos we've had in a long time. I am thrilled to have found this recipe & will be keeping the mix on hand & I've always got lots of bacon. :) Made & enjoyed for Spring 2009 Pick A Chef Orphanage.
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I'm a paramedic in NE Arkansas. I love to eat and I love a lot of flavor. My favorite ingredients are green/red bell peppers, onions and garlic. I use them in almost everything. I go through about 5-6 bell peppers and onions every week.
When I'm not at work or cooking I can either be found working on computers or, in the right seasons, out chasing severe weather. I do all the cooking around the house, my gf who lives with me has burnt hamburger helper TWICE now so the stove is off limits to her...
And I love cooking with cast iron. I use it more than any other pan in my kitchen. The flavor and ease of cooking is not matched. If you see in a recipe I'm doing something in a skillet, you can bet is cast iron. Just remember on cast iron, stay away from high heat. I rarely go past medium unless I'm trying to get a sauce to simmer, then only medium high. It may take a little longer, but your food doesn't dry out or stick. If you have any question about cooking with cast iron, please zmail me.
Oh and if you on a diet or worried about your health, my recipes probably aren't for you. One bite of this stuff could probably clog up your arteries, but at least your digestive tract will be well greased :)
