Homemade Taco Meat

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. ground beef, chicken or turkey
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 T chili powder
3 T brown sugar
1 T ground cumin
1/2 T coriander
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large can tomato puree
sea salt & black pepper
water

Sorry about the photo, it doesn’t look all that yummy but it is!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Brown the meat and drain well.  Add onion and garlic to the pan and toss until translucent.

2.  Add browned meat, onion and garlic to a slow cooker and add remaining ingredients along with just enough water to leave the mixture well-moistened.

3.  Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cover.  Allow to cook for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water only if necessary to avoid sticking or scorching.

NOTES:  Don’t be afraid to tweak the amounts I listed – I always do.  This is just a recipe that I created based on the packets of seasonings I used to buy all the time and it is what works in my house.  Your mileage may vary.

The best part about this recipe is that you can make a lot of it and freeze it in portions to reheat in a flash for ultra-fast home cooked dinners.