Anything I can add to ground beef to give it some more flavor?

[zerocool84]

I'm cooking some ground beef for taco's tonight and want to add something different other than the usual salt/pepper/garlic powder. Anything to zest it up? I don't have any crazy ingredients. Have some lemons.

 

[schneiderguy]

Add some lemon

edit: I don't know what im talking about so don't listen to me

 

[The Boston Dangler]

taco flavored keeessseeees for my ben

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
Add some lemon

before or after i cook it?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
taco flavored keeessseeees for my ben

 

[Crono]

Tabasco

 

[SmoochyTX]

Onions, cumin, chili powder, pickle relish, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, anchovy paste, tuna fish, broccoli, horseradish, bologna, yogurt. That's just off the top of my head.

 

[xSauronx]

cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

I have parsley flakes.......could I substitute that instead?

 

[Locut0s]

First thing that comes to mind is onions.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

Works well, but you have to be careful not to add too much, or it will taste really bad.

 

[SmoochyTX]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: xSauronx
cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

I have parsley flakes.......could I substitute that instead?

Sure, why not. It's obvious you've never tasted either. Go ahead and throw in some mayonnaise while you're at it.

Those taco seasoning packets at the supermarket sure are pesty little suckers aren't they?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Locut0s
First thing that comes to mind is onions.

Ahh always good I'll add some right now

 

[Lamont Burns]

onion powder and cumin are the ones that stick out to me, if ya got em.

lawrys is always a standby but has a lot of what you got on hand, looks like.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
taco flavored keeessseeees for my ben

LOL!

Chili powder, cayenne, coriander (sp?), sage, rosemary and thyme, onion powder, whatever. If you want to zest it up, chili powder will do just fine.

You're biggest flavor will come from actually browning the meat, not stewing it. Sweat some onions in bacon grease first then add the beef, cover in whatever spice you like then BROWN it. don't stew it.

 

[nerp]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: xSauronx
cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

I have parsley flakes.......could I substitute that instead?

Dried parsely? You might as well use shredded paper. :/ You can't substitute cumin.

I like to add some fine dice red onion, cumin, pepper, salt, a little cayenne, little tabasco and a pinch of allspice. If I'm really in the mood to rock, diced dried chiles.

Top it off with a salsa and grilled corn and squash on the weber. And beer.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Locut0s
First thing that comes to mind is onions.

Ahh always good I'll add some right now

What other spices do you have? List them.

 

[keird]

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: nerp

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: xSauronx
cumin. it will give it a smokey flavor and i love it with any ground beef, even in burgers.

I have parsley flakes.......could I substitute that instead?

Dried parsely? You might as well use shredded paper. :/ You can't substitute cumin.

I like to add some fine dice red onion, cumin, pepper, salt, a little cayenne, little tabasco and a pinch of allspice. If I'm really in the mood to rock, diced dried chiles.

Top it off with a salsa and grilled corn and squash on the weber. And beer.

Ohhhhhhhhh, all of this. Mmm.

 

[lupi]

http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Mc...-Ounce-Units-Pack-of-2



also available in single use servings.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: lupi
http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Mc...-Ounce-Units-Pack-of-2



also available in single use servings.

This works well, too (available at supermarkets)
If you want fresh and cheaper, you can make the seasoning mix yourself (Google "Taco Bell seasoning"),

 

[KeithP]

Bacon!

-KeithP

 

[BoomerD]

My wife makes her own taco spices. New Mexico HOT chili powder, cayanne pepper, cumin, paprika, juice of 1/2 lime, and diced jalapeno.

MUCH better than the packaged crap in the store. (tastes better, better for you)

 

[Red Squirrel]

Originally posted by: KeithP
Bacon!

-KeithP

I was actually going to post that.

 

[KK]

like crono posted, I usually use a seasoning mix package, usually ortega.