MAKE-AHEAD MEXICAN GROUND BEEF

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Any night can be taco night when you keep your freezer stocked with seasoned and cooked ground beef! This make-ahead ground beef recipe is the easiest way to get ahead of dinner, and we're not just saying that. It requires only 2 ingredients: ground beef and Old El Paso™ taco seasoning. With those simple ingredients and a clever method from the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens, you can cook up 16 servings or enough meat for about 3 meals in just 30 short minutes. So, whether you're preparing to send the kids back to school or just making the most of a ground beef sale-this sanity-saving recipe is one you don't want to miss!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 packages (1 oz each) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until flavors are blended. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spoon beef onto foil and break apart as necessary.
  • Smooth meat into an even layer across pan.
  • Freeze about 1 hour, stirring once, until firm.
  • Divide mixture into quart-sized resealable freezer plastic bags with about 2 cups in each. (One lb ground beef yields about 2 cups, cooked and drained.) Seal bags, label and freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Muhammad Azeem
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight meal.


Luz Feliciano
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beef was very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Annies Furniture
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This recipe was way too spicy for me. I could barely eat it.


Madinah Lutaaya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beef turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Musilimat Aweda
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend adding more spices to the beef mixture.


S Townsend
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuqeer Bajwa
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This dish was delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Leylo Axmed
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bikash Chand
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time during the week, so I love that I can make this dish ahead of time and just heat it up when I'm ready to eat. It's also really healthy, which is a bonus.


Ephraim Lucky
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I've tried many Mexican ground beef recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


HajiYousaf Khan
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This recipe was a hit! I made it for my family and they loved it. The beef was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect blend of spices. I will definitely be making this again.