Authentic Rio Rancho Taco Meat Recipe - Fabulessly Frugal

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion (diced)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 ounces ranch dressing and seasoning mix ((approx 1/2 a packet))
• 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 4 oz can diced green chilies (or less if you don't care for spicy)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh minced garlic)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (ground (or flakes, or even a little hot sauce))
• 1/3 cup water