Taco Seasoning and Taco Meat

ROV Chef's Note:

I threw this together because I wanted to make nachos. I figured I could make a better seasoning mix that wasn't all salt and junk I can't pronounce. Turned out pretty good. The Seasoning mix recipe makes enough for 4 pounds of ground beef. I would suggest making your own chili powder. If you've never tried to make your own, check out Alton Brown's Chili Powder This recipe makes about a half cup of seasoning mix.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 0.5 cup sea ...

Taco Seasoning Mix

• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon summer savory
• 1 tablespoon onion powder (not salt)
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons minced dried onion
• 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder

Taco Meat

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup low sodium beef broth

Directions:

1. Taco seasoning mix.
2. Add all the dried spices and herbs except the dried minced onion into the bowl of your food processor. A blender will work in a pinch, but you'll have to wash it several time or else your smoothy will taste like tacos.
3. Mix on high for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the dried onion and pulse about ten times to mix in well.
5. Store in a zip top bag or jar.
6. Taco Meat.
7. Brown ground beef in a large skillet.
8. Drain fat from meat and add the 1/4 cup of seasoning mix. Mix seasoning into meat.
9. Add beef stock, cover pan and simmer on medium for 10 minutes or until the moister is absorbed.
10. Crumble up the ground beef so you have a small grain texture. I like to use a potato masher.