Can we all agree that tacos are among our favorite go-to weekly meals?
Just venture to say away from theseunhealthy restaurant tacos!
Plus, those flavorful packets of taco seasonings maketaco nightcome together even more seamlessly.
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Here’s how we did it.
We made one large batch of ground beef and then split it into 5 servings.
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Each packet recommends mixing the seasoning with a certain volume of water.
We simply halved the amount of seasoning and water.
We brought each batch up to a boil and then down to a simmer for 3 minutes.
Finally, we tasted!
The amount of seasoning and water needed made this meat look the most like cafeteria taco slop.
After discussing their ratings afterward, everyone agreed they would buy it if they saw it in stores.
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That’s because it’s very spice-forward and leans toward the “spicy” side.
Because it was pretty polarizing depending on your spice preference, it landed our number two spot.
With flakes of garlic and a well-rounded flavor profile, tasters pleasantly chowed down on this taco meat.
Disclaimer: All of these taco seasonings tasted very similar.