Comments on: Freezing Taco Meat

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:32:48 +0000

I have frozen chicken taco meat, but I usually do the seasoning to taste. I also like this recipe for freezing. http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2010/06/crockpot-chicken-tacos.html

By: Pam Rodriguez

Pam Rodriguez — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:08:55 +0000

Have you ever used chicken breast instead of hamburger for frozen taco meat? What amounts of seasoning would you use? Thank You….

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:03:30 +0000

Great idea using tomato sauce instead of water. I think whether you do the “freezer meal” thing (which is a fantastic idea, by the way) or not just think of the extra flavor that you add when you substitute out the water.

Thanks for the recipe – I’m thinking I’ll have some of these in my freezer VERY soon.
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By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:48:47 +0000

Taco meat is a staple in our freezer! One other way I store it is to make taco meat “muffins”. I put the cooked meat into muffin tins (regular size). Once they are frozen, I pop them out and freeze in a freezer bag. Its a perfect size for one tortilla/two hard shells/one baked potato. Its a great way to make indvidual portions for lunches.
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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:19:22 +0000

Hi Lynn! I absolutely love your blog. You have given me so many ideas for dinner and I thank you!

I have a couple of questions about freezing the taco meat. I have never done this so I was wondering how long do you suggest keeping it in the freezer (longest length of time before it’s unusable)? Also, what size freezer bags do you use for this?
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By: Julie Anne

Julie Anne — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:54:37 +0000

@Lynn,
I might even put this in at noon on the “keep warm” setting and I bet it would still be warm enough by 5 pm dinner…..Julie
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By: karen

karen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:21:52 +0000

Thanks for the tomato sauce tip. I have been adding black beans to my taco meat–about 30% bean, 70% meat. It stretches my meat budget and adds a bit more nutrition. Kids love the mix, hubby is getting used to it.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:54:10 +0000

@Megan, The best way to do it is thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat when ready to use. I usually just microwave it. But there have been times that I just microwave the frozen meat because I forgot to take it out. I hope that helps.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:45:28 +0000

Amateur question: You freeze the taco meat, and then want make tacos for dinner one night. You take a bag out to thaw. Then what? (aka how do you reheat it?)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:50:01 +0000

@Amy, I hope you enjoy this taco meat Amy. I will try to do more posts on what I freeze. I also freeze hamburger cooked/browned with onions and green peppers. I like to keep that on hand especially during the fall and winter when I am making more soups, chili, and things that I use that combo in. I used to freeze the majority of my meals, so I will work on doing a few posts on what has worked for me.