How To Make: Ground Meat for Tacos with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • I show you how to make ground beef for tacos with Old El Paso taco meat seasoning.
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  • @smokerbuddy4204
    @smokerbuddy4204 Год назад +1262

    I'm a 22 year old guy who just moved out a few months ago. The only cooking experience I have is mac and cheese and spaghetti lol. Thank you for the quick and easy video. I'm trying to eat real food, not just live off frozen stuff.

    • @pete0
      @pete0 Год назад +131

      I'm in the same exact boat with everything you said 😂😂Tonight, this is the first actual meal I've ever cooked

    • @tha3immortals
      @tha3immortals Год назад +38

      @@pete0 buy an instant pot. It was my introduction to cooking. There’s a huge community on RUclips for it with tons of simple recipes. Also buy a slow cooker/crock pot. It’s very easy

    • @Potatpotatopotat
      @Potatpotatopotat Год назад +21

      I moved out last year, the month I turned 23 and didn't know how to cook any meat. I know exactly what you mean haha

    • @donb.7752
      @donb.7752 Год назад +5

      Also invest in cast iron. They will last forever, are very affordable, and you can do so much with them. Watch plenty of these videos.

    • @GloryTacos77
      @GloryTacos77 Год назад +14

      Keep it up and don’t ever be discouraged if something doesn’t turn out the way you expected. We’ve ALL been there. Good luck!

  • @michaelmonaghan4850
    @michaelmonaghan4850 11 месяцев назад +13

    The most straight to the point cooking video I’ve ever seen I actually gave it a like bc it was so simple

  • @derhampaul2182
    @derhampaul2182 3 месяца назад

    I liove tacos

  • @JayHoward-t5l
    @JayHoward-t5l 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks kids loved it

  • @chrisj1265
    @chrisj1265 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you friend I’m doing this with 5 lbs of beef 👹

  • @bonnierabbit9170
    @bonnierabbit9170 Год назад +1

    Making this tonight but I saw someone add chopped tomatoes from a can, so instead of water I’m gonna add a can of chopped tomatoes 🦶

  • @dumpsterdweller6224
    @dumpsterdweller6224 2 года назад +3

    Instead of 2/3 cup I added 2 cup and 1/3. 😐

  • @bigmike9612
    @bigmike9612 Год назад +604

    This is how videos should be. Quick and to the point. Everything makes sense.

    • @instanttherapy
      @instanttherapy Год назад +26

      You took the words right out of my mouth. I cannot stand videos where they have to show us how to chop the onions and the bell peppers and garlic. Just get her done and shut up. I'd like to add that I saw a video where after the meat was done he put it in a food processor for just a few short pulses so that it would be as fine as Taco Bell's meat. I tried that and absolutely loved it.

    • @nyankiirduotkuir3034
      @nyankiirduotkuir3034 Год назад +6

      I agree

    • @brooklland
      @brooklland Год назад +4

      completely agree

    • @nataeyjohnson5864
      @nataeyjohnson5864 Год назад +4

      Right 😂😂😂 all that extra stuff not called for lol

    • @Fwixi
      @Fwixi Год назад

      Exactly!

  • @Potatpotatopotat
    @Potatpotatopotat Год назад +115

    This will sound silly but I just wanted to say thanks. Almost 1 year ago I learned how to cook this from your video. I can now make multiple things with this meat just because I know how to brown it. I had A LOT of anxiety with cooking, mostly meat and now it's much less thanks to you.
    Thank-you for helping me cook without my mom, thank you for giving me the confidence to cook by myself and thank you for helping those who never had anyone to teach them.

  • @mac6417
    @mac6417 Год назад +131

    Easily the best tutorial I have ever seen in my life. No bullshit whatsoever, perfect explanations for even the smallest things wasting no time skipping nothing while showing how to properly spread it out. 100/10

  • @Ceajah_Brown
    @Ceajah_Brown 2 месяца назад +8

    15 year old just tryna make tacos at almost 3 in the morning 😂

  • @elbob17
    @elbob17 2 года назад +26

    I'm sure some will scoff but give ground turkey a try. Been making tacos with ground turkey for years. Way cheaper, way healthier (unless you eat 5 tacos per sitting like me).

    • @chandlerday5069
      @chandlerday5069 5 месяцев назад +2

      5??? I just slammed 12 tacos after watching this vid

    • @km.kristine
      @km.kristine 2 месяца назад

      @@chandlerday5069dude i used to speed through like 15 tacos as a kid, now i can barely stomach 4😒 disappointed

  • @riuhlee
    @riuhlee 2 года назад +83

    just moved out on my own, this was really nice. thank you

    • @findyourself241
      @findyourself241 2 года назад +1

      Did you add oil or water? 😳 I want to try this ㅋㅋㅋ

    • @riuhlee
      @riuhlee 2 года назад +3

      @@findyourself241 water, it was delicious ㅋㅋ

    • @teamhowardoutdoorst.v.6695
      @teamhowardoutdoorst.v.6695 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/jmi5n7REwFk/видео.html

    • @jamesbond1348
      @jamesbond1348 Год назад +3

      I’m honored & touched by your comments

    • @itsmajix7748
      @itsmajix7748 Год назад

      @@findyourself241 shoot I’m boutta just do butter while you playing

  • @BrianJMurray
    @BrianJMurray 2 года назад +33

    Thanks for teaching this 43 year old man how to cook race meat. 😎

  • @biggzie_
    @biggzie_ Год назад +35

    Don't drain your fat. Add your spices before the water, mix well and simmer for 1-2 minutes before adding the water. Spices are fat soluble. They will enhance when cooked in fat. Some spices react the same way with water.

    • @Aajilon
      @Aajilon 11 месяцев назад

      Im going to try it this way tonight. Thanks!

    • @tessabrown6987
      @tessabrown6987 11 месяцев назад +1

      U saying leave the fat and water in there never drain it ?

    • @blessedmslady7341
      @blessedmslady7341 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@tessabrown6987if you're using a lean beef, no need to drain that little grease, but if you're using a 70/30 or 80/20 PLEASE DRAIN THAT GREASE.

    • @Itsfrenchbass
      @Itsfrenchbass 10 месяцев назад

      @@blessedmslady7341so do you just dump the mix into the meat with the grease or you need to add water anyway ?

  • @Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52
    @Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52 Год назад +15

    I appreciate how efficient this video is. Time is our most valuable resource.

  • @thomas49433
    @thomas49433 Год назад +14

    i’m 19 and this is my first time cooking with beef I have made other meals. But you know this is gonna be my first experience with cooking meat so I was a little bit worried on what to do so I looked up a tutorial. Because I wasn’t really sure on how to do it or how long to wait and stuff. Overall this video really helped me and this video was all i needed thank you! ❤️

  • @masculineleadership
    @masculineleadership Год назад +16

    Love this video. This is a great format. So quick and to the point - no fat, extra lean!!!

  • @DenisZenASMR
    @DenisZenASMR 2 года назад +128

    I had no idea you added water.. well now mine tastes great. Thank you glad I watched!

    • @ctg404
      @ctg404 2 года назад +7

      @miggey 😂

    • @danieldenton5721
      @danieldenton5721 2 года назад +8

      Really??? Didn't u learn how to follow directions in your 12 years of being in school???

    • @Drew.Clayton509
      @Drew.Clayton509 2 года назад +2

      DenisZen ASMR I don’t know if you’re aware of this yet, but it literally says “2/3 cup of water” at the 1:16 mark.

    • @crystalcormier9376
      @crystalcormier9376 2 года назад

      @@Drew.Clayton509 😂😂😂😂

    • @danieldenton5721
      @danieldenton5721 2 года назад +2

      @@Drew.Clayton509 it literally says 2/3 cup of water in the directions on the back of the taco seasoning packet. He obviously watched the video and heard it say to add 2/3 cups of water. He thanked him and said "now mine taste great."

  • @AllEyezOnDeRozan
    @AllEyezOnDeRozan 2 года назад +14

    Im making this tonight for Friday Night SmackDown and imma add Cholula sauce to it also

  • @x1Conan3Spartan0x
    @x1Conan3Spartan0x Год назад +50

    It looks great thanks to you! Stay blessed and know YOU helped ME feed THREE ppl. It's lovely how one person's actions (such as creating a simple video) can lead to helping MANY . Thanks a bunch

  • @jorgenvonstrangle000
    @jorgenvonstrangle000 2 года назад +48

    I used 96/4 and didn’t drain my fat, overall came out good. Added some minced garlic (3-4 cloves of garlic), salt and pepper and about a tablespoon of Taco Bell mild hot sauce, came out pretty good lol.
    Imo, i grew up with just “pour and mix and eat” but then once i heard about season up and add in from friends i was like “won’t it make it extra salty?” then noticed it made a difference. Especially once you microwave it. Really comes in handy.

    • @jamesbond1348
      @jamesbond1348 Год назад +3

      Your an inspiration!!!

    • @beastmodethegoat6334
      @beastmodethegoat6334 Год назад +3

      thank you sir i will use this for the rest of my life

    • @mac6417
      @mac6417 Год назад

      Thanks man. I rarely use season because I don’t know what’s good, any recommendations?

    • @jorgenvonstrangle000
      @jorgenvonstrangle000 Год назад +2

      @@mac6417 honestly try anything, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, etc. it depends on foods you make too

    • @jorgenvonstrangle000
      @jorgenvonstrangle000 Год назад +1

      @Ty Wilson True but I prefer to keep my fat lower. I usually do 85/15 if I make for a crowd tbh

  • @112Famine
    @112Famine 4 месяца назад +2

    *What I do;* I first dice & fry an onion until sweet (aka browned). Then add your meat & cook until browned (think smash burger seared). And add 2 table spoons of tomato paste & mix in & cook until the tomato paste turns a rusty red color. Then add the spice package & two tea spoons (or more) of better than beef bouillon & a 1/4 cup of water or beef broth if you have it already & stir until thoroughly mixed, and cook until meat is a consistency you're happy with. And to save time putting the tacos together I just use a super chunky salsa, sliced lettuce, & cheese... & sour cream if I haven't forgotten it.

  • @DaPlug1237
    @DaPlug1237 3 месяца назад +7

    im a 13 year old guy home alone for a week and hungry, very helpful!

    • @saigest
      @saigest 2 месяца назад +1

      you should not be home alone for a week as a 13 year old!! this is a concerning comment

    • @DaPlug1237
      @DaPlug1237 2 месяца назад

      @@saigest i had people down the street i knew and it was my idea.

  • @natespidle4790
    @natespidle4790 2 года назад +11

    I honestly thought it said 2cups and a half and I ruined it

  • @TheRealOne-_-
    @TheRealOne-_- Месяц назад +2

    im a 4 year old kid who lives alone in skibidi sigma town and the only cooking experince i have is mac and cheese and i get zero b3tches this was the first meal ive had in awhile

  • @wingnutmcspazatron3957
    @wingnutmcspazatron3957 Год назад +7

    This video deserves at least 7 million more likes.

  • @swipe977
    @swipe977 2 года назад +5

    My girl left me for the night and I’m hungry , thanks 😂

  • @schizo666..
    @schizo666.. Год назад +3

    I'm 87 and I'm still cooking meat wrong, thank you for your wisdom

  • @Vampcamp993
    @Vampcamp993 Год назад +3

    After these three beers I’m making me some got damn tacos !

  • @newfnshow031
    @newfnshow031 Год назад +1

    that's gonna make like 3 tacos possibly

  • @KelvinRPA
    @KelvinRPA 2 года назад +7

    I poured the salsa in the ground meat

  • @zshotty189
    @zshotty189 Год назад +1

    Don’t drain your meat! That’s where the flavor comes from

  • @jordan-gh9vu
    @jordan-gh9vu 3 месяца назад +3

    Is this patched?

    • @macio4541
      @macio4541 3 месяца назад +2

      nah i js did it it still works

  • @luckyduckydrivingschool3615
    @luckyduckydrivingschool3615 Год назад +9

    My family used to have Taco nights were we would use the Old El Paso taco kit. It was wonderful. Ever since moving out, I haven't had the chance to do it again. This video reminded me that I should get some friends together and give it another go.
    The Old El Paso seasoning is really good. It tastes better than the seasoned beef in a lot of fast food taco joints, more flavorful.

  • @AB-ri5ix
    @AB-ri5ix 2 года назад +3

    Great video! I was cooking as I watched it.
    I feel like Neo when he learned Kung Fu.

  • @mr.statefarm1210
    @mr.statefarm1210 2 года назад +7

    Super helpful video! Thanks man! I appreciate you!!

  • @CarAudioInc
    @CarAudioInc Год назад +1

    I feel like such an idiot watching something like this lol just because I don't wanna read the package

  • @Durin_Son
    @Durin_Son Год назад +3

    Nice and easy to follow
    I just made some for my work lunch tomorrow with some bell peppers

  • @Eyes2TheSky
    @Eyes2TheSky Год назад +2

    Your video was super simple and to the point. Thank you so much!

  • @JaronWheeler
    @JaronWheeler 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

  • @Johnmlay42
    @Johnmlay42 2 года назад +3

    Girlfriend at work… thank you!!!

  • @JB23669
    @JB23669 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much! We’re eating good tonight !

  • @Pizza4Lunch
    @Pizza4Lunch 22 дня назад

    I'm such a perfectionist I'm really looking up how to cook ground beef even tho i know i'm doing it right already lol. Thanks for the video anyways, straight to the point.

  • @soldieroscar
    @soldieroscar Год назад

    The second the meat touched the pan it started smoking like crazy, had to run the pan outside so it wouldnt set off the fire alarms. back to research.

  • @integrityinus5018
    @integrityinus5018 2 года назад +6

    a great meal

  • @Not2Old4TEch
    @Not2Old4TEch Месяц назад

    you totally miss getting the best flavor of the beef by not browning the meat. It should have a dark brown on each little piece before draining fat and adding the mix. also, adding a little finely dice onion and/or pepper will elevate the result enormously.

  • @aboutwhatever77
    @aboutwhatever77 6 месяцев назад

    Taste like nothing but salt. Crap season mix...not your fault...good vid. No flavor just salt🤮

  • @Made4Fan
    @Made4Fan Год назад +1

    you forgot sliced paprika and onions!

  • @RandomENC
    @RandomENC 2 года назад +4

    That looks like a half of pound lol

  • @JohnSmith-ct5jd
    @JohnSmith-ct5jd Год назад +3

    Thank you. Simple, to the point. And it looks delicious!

  • @kingstaff4
    @kingstaff4 Год назад +2

    This might just be the best easiest video for me to do. Thank you

  • @sanchezNO69
    @sanchezNO69 2 года назад +11

    I like to cook this with red peppers sugar snap peas and cashews and serve it with freshly steamed broccoli 🥦
    Give it a try and let me know your thoughts, but still do as normal Taco 🌮 recipe too 👍

    • @mac6417
      @mac6417 2 года назад +2

      @Mrs. Riki omg 😭

    • @jamesbond1348
      @jamesbond1348 Год назад

      You inspire me to be a better person!!

    • @jamesbond1348
      @jamesbond1348 Год назад

      @ויהי אור how DARE you judge another person tacos!!!

  • @lebronjameslol3521
    @lebronjameslol3521 4 месяца назад

    I cook mine on 5.5 but yours looks better. Im gonna turn the heat up and add water with seasoning like that

  • @offendedcitizen4075
    @offendedcitizen4075 2 месяца назад

    what was the feedback couldve did a cc on the screen a score for the taste - why post a video without information waste!

  • @BoiledKoolaid
    @BoiledKoolaid Год назад +1

    I've been doing this wrong for years! Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰🙏

  • @kennethmoriarty6570
    @kennethmoriarty6570 7 месяцев назад +1

    The amount of times I’ve returned to this video is nuts

  • @johnhorchler667
    @johnhorchler667 2 месяца назад

    Okay 👍 thank you it slipped my mind on how to do that part silly my 😅 tricks are for kids.

  • @kiri-sho
    @kiri-sho 2 года назад +1

    I only watched the video because it seemed odd to add water

  • @ThelmaGriffin-r2l
    @ThelmaGriffin-r2l 6 дней назад

    My late sister loved the El Paso Taco mix it wasn't salty I added some to my lean ground turkey and cut up all the lettuce cheese and tomatoes sour cream toppings She enjoyed those tacos that was the last meal we had together RIP Sylvia ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ThelmaGriffin-r2l
      @ThelmaGriffin-r2l 6 дней назад

      She battled cancer 2.5 years passed July 27th 2024

  • @theonlygecko2041
    @theonlygecko2041 Месяц назад

    Very helpful! Thank you for the great video👍

  • @joses3433
    @joses3433 13 дней назад

    Thank you for a simply quick video .

  • @vikasnawathye9027
    @vikasnawathye9027 Месяц назад

    Try Spicy Paneer Tacos by Addected on you tube……

  • @TrayReid29
    @TrayReid29 Месяц назад

    I just moved out my parents house an I forgot to get lettuce lol

  • @bepeas80
    @bepeas80 2 года назад +4

    Making this tonight 👍🏽

  • @r4kshan557
    @r4kshan557 7 дней назад

    I made this wih chicken and it tastes amazing

  • @kristydinh7402
    @kristydinh7402 22 дня назад

    Thanks for sharing! You’re the best 🌹

  • @nativeamerican7424
    @nativeamerican7424 Год назад

    Less water is better thr packaged sucks never read the instructions

  • @murphine969
    @murphine969 11 месяцев назад

    I never break up the ground beef anymore, I cook it all together in a big patty then when it’s grilled on both sides nice and brown I bust it apart, the difference in flavour and juiciness is night and day.
    Also, 50/50 ground beef/pork gives it a really unique texture, flavour and color.
    Also, deep fry or bake the taco shells at 350 for 6 minutes exactly on the middle rack…they’ll be a very light brown and you’ll have a delicate crunch.
    Use a good name brand old cheddar and even maybe blend a smoked white cheddar in with it at about 60/40 depending on how sharp the smoked cheddar is.
    Nice fresh iceberg lettuce.
    It’s not super authentic tacos but it’s what Taco Bell should be.
    They’re my favourite food and I’ve been making them ritually for 25 years.

  • @PapaEATSYOMama
    @PapaEATSYOMama 17 дней назад

    Bodybuilders have entered the chat lmao

  • @squishyt4721
    @squishyt4721 2 года назад +1

    I accidentally added way too much water and drowned my ground beef. Help.

    • @chrish1392
      @chrish1392 2 года назад +3

      Bit late but in the future just let it simmer for a bit and the water should evaporate right out

    • @RevanBC
      @RevanBC 2 года назад +1

      but the extra seasoning pack next time just incase this happens or if you use more meat

  • @NomadRoamsFreeTV
    @NomadRoamsFreeTV 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. I needed a reminder. I was like I need to drain the meet then add the seasoning, right? This confirmed my steps were all correct. Usually I just buy pre seasoned asada from the Mexican mart, but I'm on a poor man's budget this month so it's ground beef for the first time in 20 years.

  • @somerandomcreep
    @somerandomcreep 4 месяца назад

    Thumbs up because I could hear the sizzle.

  • @ninja-in-black9841
    @ninja-in-black9841 7 месяцев назад

    I’m 23 years old and I’m learning to cook 🧑‍🍳 off the internet thank god for the internet because I want to learn to cook for my future wife whoever that may be

  • @Pakratus
    @Pakratus 8 месяцев назад

    Alex Jones played one of the FNT intros, Jeremy's name was "Not the Quartering" !

  • @mdonovan4811
    @mdonovan4811 8 месяцев назад

    Much appreciated! I get so stressed out not knowing what stages are what visually, as text instructions do not spark much imagination. This was the only video I could find that wasn't a bunch of extra stuff / not showing the food. It's awesome to be able to just find basic cooking instructions !

  • @ashexs
    @ashexs 4 месяца назад

    Thanks dude! I made tacos for the first time by myself. Glad to have an easy tutorial.

  • @raphaelwilkes7970
    @raphaelwilkes7970 Год назад +1

    Do I use non stick spray on the pan before I add the ground beef?

    • @vtoodripppy3796
      @vtoodripppy3796 Год назад +5

      Nah the grease from the meat will do that for you

  • @ScottSWS-wb8ky
    @ScottSWS-wb8ky Год назад

    In these skillets he's showing the flavoring don't taste good get a metal gast iron skillet if you want to taste the taco sauce in your meat you simmer into trust me just found out why my mom always use her cast iron big round pot to make tacos in 😮

  • @JoshAllen-q7g
    @JoshAllen-q7g 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome video I'm cooking for a girl next door we been kicking it off lately and I needed this video because she wanted me to cook Tacos for her today lol thanks!

  • @Thatfiya3401
    @Thatfiya3401 Год назад

    My girl just came over and this is what I’m making I lied my ass off hopefully it’s good

  • @HandsomeBishop
    @HandsomeBishop Год назад

    this is a very good guide I got a hired to my new job from my bosses witch are little kids from theses tacos. they are so good.

  • @letisiazamora2652
    @letisiazamora2652 Год назад

    I followed these exact steps. My 10 year old picky son , said they were bomb. Another easy recipe added for a child that doesn't eat squat.. thanks.

  • @somethingelse419
    @somethingelse419 Год назад

    This brand of seasoning used to be the best then they changed their recipe like 10 years ago and it hadn’t been good since. RIP!

  • @doveflyer1636
    @doveflyer1636 Год назад

    I do turkey and the trifecta of cumin, garlic and sweet chili powder…mmmmm

  • @mortystraphouse5077
    @mortystraphouse5077 2 года назад +1

    gross

  • @AvenueD417
    @AvenueD417 Год назад

    I have trouble cooking ground beef because it never comes out tender, pieces are hard and rubbery. How do I fix that?

  • @FloridaBoatRamps-88
    @FloridaBoatRamps-88 Месяц назад

    😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @JoettaGrassman-n9o
    @JoettaGrassman-n9o 2 часа назад

    Kassulke Station

  • @stevec6455
    @stevec6455 2 года назад +2

    Wow, brilliant. Who knew?

  • @christmysavior
    @christmysavior Год назад

    After draining all the fat. I usually only use half a package. Thanks for sharing your video.

  • @jevonnlmbx
    @jevonnlmbx 15 дней назад

    do more walmart videos!

  • @CamrenScott
    @CamrenScott 3 месяца назад

    Thank I’m 15 and I didn’t know

  • @qoinen
    @qoinen Год назад +1

    Glooks

  • @AnitaBlair-j4l
    @AnitaBlair-j4l 9 часов назад

    Auer Turnpike

  • @RobertWillson-w7l
    @RobertWillson-w7l 8 часов назад

    Fahey Mission

  • @parkinme
    @parkinme Год назад

    I know how to cook the meat my mom usually does it but the thing is everytime I cook it there is no taste

  • @Ben-kq2kp
    @Ben-kq2kp 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you! This was very quick and very helpful!!

  • @tyler-ee8vl
    @tyler-ee8vl 3 месяца назад

    You didnt preheat the pan😂

  • @conradkostelecky7935
    @conradkostelecky7935 Год назад

    Gee, looks like following the instructions on the seasoning package...