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Blue Corn Taco Beef
Blue Corn Taco Seasoning brings mild chile warmth and an earthy note from organic blue corn masa. This quick stovetop method works with ground beef, chicken, or turkey and takes about 20 minutes. Keep the toppings simple so the seasoning remains easy to taste.
Pick Your Protein
Ground Beef
80/20 blend for best flavor
80/20 ground beef has the fat content to carry the seasoning and stay juicy throughout the cook. Season generously: Blue Corn Taco Seasoning needs direct contact with the fat in the pan to bloom properly. Don't drain all the fat when you're done, a little is flavor.
Ground Chicken or Turkey
Add a splash of olive oil to compensate for lower fat
Ground chicken and turkey are leaner, so add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan before the meat. The Blue Corn Taco Seasoning's roasted garlic and oregano notes come through even more cleanly on the lighter protein. Use the same amount of seasoning. Don't under-season lean meat.
Toppings that work
Keep it simple, keep it fresh
Use warm corn tortillas, cotija, diced white onion, cilantro, lime, and sliced jalapeño. Avocado or a quick pico also works. Keep the toppings simple enough to taste the blue corn seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), or ground chicken / turkey
- 2 tablespoons Blue Corn Taco Seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 8–12 corn tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: shredded cheese, diced onion, cilantro, lime, and sliced jalapeño
Instructions
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Cook the aromatics. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened and edges start to brown. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Brown the beef. Add ground beef and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook over medium-high heat without constant stirring so sections of meat brown rather than steam. Total cook time is 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired, but leave a little for flavor.
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Season and simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle Blue Corn Taco Seasoning evenly over the meat. Pour in ⅓ cup water. Stir to combine and coat every piece of beef. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the water absorbs and the seasoning blooms into the fat. The mixture should be moist but not wet.
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Warm the tortillas. Char corn tortillas directly over a gas flame for 20–30 seconds per side, or wrap a stack in a damp paper towel and microwave 60 seconds. Charring adds flavor and is worth the extra step.
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Build and serve. Spoon seasoned beef into warm tortillas. Add toppings in order of what wilts fastest: cheese first (it melts from the hot meat), then onion, cilantro, squeeze of lime. Serve immediately. These don't wait well.
More Ways to Use Blue Corn Taco Seasoning
This rub is your weeknight workhorse.
Taco Seasoning Chicken Thighs
Rub boneless thighs with Blue Corn Taco Seasoning and a splash of oil. Grill or cast iron, 4–5 minutes per side. Slice and serve in tacos or over rice with avocado and lime. 30-minute dinner, every time.
Taco Salad Bowl
Blue Corn taco beef over romaine, black beans, corn, pico, and shredded cheddar. Dress with lime juice and olive oil. Crumble tortilla chips over the top. Lunch-ready in under 10 minutes if you have leftover beef.
Sheet Pan Fajitas
Toss sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onions with Blue Corn Taco Seasoning and olive oil. Roast on a sheet pan at 425°F for 20 minutes, then serve with warm flour tortillas.
Smoked Taco Beef Brisket
Mix Blue Corn Taco Seasoning with Central Texas Brisket Rub: 60% brisket rub, 40% taco seasoning. Apply to a flat iron or chuck roast. Smoke at 250°F until tender. Pull apart and serve in tacos with pickled red onion. The cumin in the taco seasoning works beautifully with the smoke.
Taco Seasoning Corn
Brush corn on the cob with butter, sprinkle with Blue Corn Taco Seasoning. Grill until charred in spots, or roast at 425°F for 20 minutes. The roasted garlic in the seasoning caramelizes and becomes something special on sweet summer corn.
Weeknight Taco Soup
Brown ground beef with Blue Corn Taco Seasoning. Add canned diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and chicken broth. Simmer 20 minutes. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips. One pot. Done in 30 minutes.
This Recipe Uses
Blue Corn Taco Seasoning
Smoky cumin. Roasted garlic. No fillers. Every taco, every week.