Rio Rancho Taco Meat

A great alternative to the normal tacos:

1 med. onion, diced
1-1 1/2lbs ground beef
1c salsa
1pkg taco seasoning (or make your own HERE.)
1 1/2t brown sugar
1 - 4oz diced green chiles
1t garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
1/2t salt
1/4t pepper
1/4t red pepper, ground or flakes
3/4c water

Brown onion, beef until no longer pink. Drain grease. Add salsa, taco seasoning, brown sugar, green chiles, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Stir until well mixed. If you like your meat hotter, add more red pepper. Add the water and simmer on low for 30-45min until mixture has thickened. If too thick add some more water and adjust seasonings. Cool. Freeze in a freezer bag.

Serving day:
Thaw meat mixture. Heat through and serve in taco shells, tortillas, etc. Top with cheese, lettuce, sour cream etc.

Recipe is from Don't Panic Dinner's in the Freezer cookbook.