Beef Taco Filling

YIELD: 4 servings, each with less than 1 gram of carbohydrates, no fiber, and 19 grams of protein.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
• 1/4 cup water

TACO SEASONING:

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (less makes a more mild seasoning, more takes the spice up a notch)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Seasoning: Combine all the ingredients, blending well, and store in an airtight container. Use 2 tablespoons of this mixture to flavor 1 pound of ground beef, turkey, or chicken.
2. Brown and crumble the ground beef in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
3. When the meat is cooked through, drain the grease and stir in the seasoning and water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, and serve.
   

NOTE:

• Use in the Taco Omelets , Taco Salads , Cheesy Bowls and Taco Shells and Tortillas