Taco Meat Seasoning
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Tips: This meat seasoning recipe can be used with beef, pork and chicken.
Suggestion: Delicious used with tacos, tostadas, taquitos, burritos, or any other dish that wraps meat up in tortillas. This seasoning can also be used with Tostada Salad.
Ingredients
- Dry
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1/8 teaspoon for a milder spice)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (ground or dried)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Wet
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 lb. of meat (beef, chicken or pork)
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk or stir together Dry seasoning ingredients. Set aside near cooking area. In another small mixing bowl, whisk together Wet seasoning ingredients and set aside near cooking area.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat until all pink is gone. (Note: If using ground beef, crumble while cooking. If using pork or chicken, cut into medium-sized pieces and cook, then chop up into bite-size pieces and return to skillet to add seasoning.)
Drain any excess fat or liquid from skillet. Sprinkle Dry seasoning mixture over meat and stir until thoroughly combined. Add Wet seasoning mixture and stir to combine. Cook uncovered over low-medium heat, frequently stirring, for about 3 minutes or until liquid has almost completely evaporated yet meat is still moist. Remove from heat and use with tacos, tostadas, taquitos, burritos, or any other similar dish that uses tortillas.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat until all pink is gone. (Note: If using ground beef, crumble while cooking. If using pork or chicken, cut into medium-sized pieces and cook, then chop up into bite-size pieces and return to skillet to add seasoning.)
Drain any excess fat or liquid from skillet. Sprinkle Dry seasoning mixture over meat and stir until thoroughly combined. Add Wet seasoning mixture and stir to combine. Cook uncovered over low-medium heat, frequently stirring, for about 3 minutes or until liquid has almost completely evaporated yet meat is still moist. Remove from heat and use with tacos, tostadas, taquitos, burritos, or any other similar dish that uses tortillas.