BEEF ESSENTIALS: SPICY CHILI TACO MEAT

Beef Essentials: Spicy Chili Taco Meat image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE ONIONS
1 tsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped finely
THE MEAT
1 lb ground beef, lean variety
12 oz beef stock, not broth
THE SPICES
1 Tbsp chili powder, i like it hot
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano, ground (if you have mexican oregano, use it)
2 tsp dehydrated onions, ground
1 tsp white pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch salt, kosher variety, fine grind

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. There are a lot of chili spice mixes out there; this is the one I used: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/seasoning-mix/autumn-winter-essentials-chili-chili-spice-mix.html?r=8
3. To make this recipe easier, put all the dried spices into a single bowl, and then just dump them in, when needed. Easy/Peasy.
4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
5. Finely chop up the onion.
6. Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onions.
7. Stir until they soften, about 3 - 5 minutes.
8. Add the ground beef and begin to break it up using a wooden spoon.
9. Continue to break up the beef for another 3 - 5 minutes.
10. Toss in all the dry spices.
11. Stir to combine with the beef, about 3 - 5 minutes.
12. Add the beef stock and lower the heat to a simmer.
13. Stir and allow the stock to reduce until the mixture begins to thicken, about 8 - 10 minutes.
14. PLATE/PRESENT
15. Serve on tacos or whatever way you prefer. Enjoy.
16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.