Better Than Restaurant Taco Meat

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 pounds of 93/7 lean ground sirloin to a pot.
  2. 2Add 3 pounds of 93/7 lean ground sirloin to a pot.
  3. 3Add 3 pounds of 93/7 lean ground sirloin to a pot.
  4. 4Pour in enough beef broth to cover the top of the meat.
  5. 5Pour in enough beef broth to cover the top of the meat.
  6. 6Pour in enough beef broth to cover the top of the meat.
  7. 7Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
  8. 8Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
  10. 10Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
  12. 12Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
  13. 13Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  14. 14Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  15. 15Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
  16. 16Add 1 and a half tablespoons of garlic powder.
  17. 17Add 1 and a half tablespoons of garlic powder.
  18. 18Add 1 and a half tablespoons of garlic powder.
  19. 19Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
  20. 20Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
  21. 21Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder.
  22. 22Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.
  23. 23Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.
  24. 24Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.
  25. 25Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  26. 26Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  27. 27Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  28. 28Break up the ground meat thoroughly.
  29. 29Break up the ground meat thoroughly.
  30. 30Break up the ground meat thoroughly.
  31. 31Add 1 diced onion.
  32. 32Add 1 diced onion.
  33. 33Add 1 diced onion.
  34. 34Add 2 large diced jalapeños.
  35. 35Add 2 large diced jalapeños.
  36. 36Add 2 large diced jalapeños.
  37. 37Pour in one 10.5-ounce can of pureed Rotel tomatoes.
  38. 38Pour in one 10.5-ounce can of pureed Rotel tomatoes.
  39. 39Pour in one 10.5-ounce can of pureed Rotel tomatoes.
  40. 40Mix all ingredients well.
  41. 41Mix all ingredients well.
  42. 42Mix all ingredients well.
  43. 43Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.
  44. 44Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.
  45. 45Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes.
  46. 46After 30 minutes, ensure the meat is completely broken up.
  47. 47After 30 minutes, ensure the meat is completely broken up.
  48. 48After 30 minutes, ensure the meat is completely broken up.
  49. 49Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in a quarter cup of water.
  50. 50Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in a quarter cup of water.
  51. 51Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in a quarter cup of water.
  52. 52Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  53. 53Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  54. 54Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ground sirloin (93/7 lean)
  • 3 pounds ground sirloin (93/7 lean)
  • 3 pounds ground sirloin (93/7 lean)
  • enough to cover the meat beef broth
  • enough to cover the meat beef broth
  • enough to cover the meat beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 2 jalapenos (large)
  • 2 jalapenos (large)
  • 2 jalapenos (large)
  • 10.5 ounce can pureed Rotel tomatoes
  • 10.5 ounce can pureed Rotel tomatoes
  • 10.5 ounce can pureed Rotel tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water

Equipment

potmeat choppermeasuring cups and spoons

Tips

  • You can use bell pepper instead of jalapeños if you prefer.
  • Ensure the meat is well broken up after simmering.