Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

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1. 1Step 1: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped jalapeno if using, along with the kosher salt. Using a wooden spatula or ground meat chopping tool, break the beef into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent and the beef is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Add the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and cornstarch, and stir to combine evenly with the meat and onions.
3. 3Step 3: Let the mixture simmer in the tomato sauce until the sauce is glossy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
4. 4Step 4: Cooled mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen up to 3 months. Use in tacos, on nachos, in burritos, over totchos, or mixed with cheese sauce for a queso con carne.