Best Ever Taco Meat

Best Ever Taco Meat- a combination of ground beef and chorizo, plus some chipotle peppers makes for a deliciously-flavored taco filling. This recipe is easy to make, but is completely from scratch. No packet seasoning needed.

This taco meat is loaded with flavor. There’s onion, garlic, poblano pepper, chipotle pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Some diced plum tomatoes add a little tomato flavor without being overpowering.

With the added chorizo, this taco meat is so much more flavorful than one made with just ground beef. Chorizo is made with pork so you get some added pork flavor. Chorizo also has dried chili peppers added, making it a little bit spicy.

This taco filling is the perfect base for a taco salad, quesadillas, or burritos.

Best Ever Taco Meat Recipe Tips:

You want to use Mexican-style chorizo for this recipe, not Spanish. The Mexican-style is uncooked and sometimes comes in casings and sometimes doesn’t. If it comes in casings, remove it from the casings.

If you like taco meat that is finely ground like at Mexican restaurants, once it is cooked, place it in a food processor and pulse it a few times.

The chili powder and chorizo add some spice to this recipe. For more heat, add Cholulu hot sauce to taste.

Will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days or it can be frozen in a ziplock bag for up to 2 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave.

Great Mexican Sides to Serve with Tacos:

• Mexican Coleslaw
• Mexican Chorizo Rice
• Slow Cooker Spicy Pinto Beans
• Spicy Black Beans
• Black Bean and Corn Salsa
• Fire-Roasted Salsa

Recipe adapted from Cook’s Country

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