Big Batch Taco Filling Recipes

Steps:

• Brown ground meat and drain well.
• In a large sauce pan, combine browned meat, 4 cups water and spices.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and cold water and add to meat mixture.
• Simmer a few minutes longer, until mixture has thickened.
• If making a dry mix, combine cornstarch with spices and divide into 5 or 6 packets (foil or small plastic bags work well).
• To use dry mix, brown 1lb of ground meat, combine with 3/4 cup water plus mix packet and simmer for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Microwave onions, chili powder, oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir tomato sauce, vinegar, and sugar into slow cooker.
• Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork.
• Mix in ground beef, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper using hands.
• Stir beef mixture int o slow cooker, breaking up any large pieces (do not overmix).
• Cover and cook until beef is tender, 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-5 hours on HIGH.
• Let beef filling settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
• Break up any remaining large pieces of beef with spoon.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Use as filling for tacos, burritos, etc.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt.