Batch Prep Taco Meat
Looking for an easy way to fill your freezer with a dinner freezer meal starter?! Look no further, it doesn't get any easier than this Batch Taco Meat recipe made with homemade taco seasoning!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
- 1/4 cup water
Taco Seasoning
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp coarse salt
Instructions
- In a large pan or a dutch oven, brown the meat on medium heat until no pink remains. Drain the excess grease, if necessary.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all of the seasoning ingredients.
- When the meat is cooked, add in the seasoning and water. It should be around 5 tablespoons of seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Simmer on medium heat until the water is nearly evaporated.
- Remove the taco meat mixture from the heat and allow to cool.
- Transfer the mixture in to freezer safe containers, label, and freeze for up to 6 months. The portions per container are completely dependent on the size of your family!
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g