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I had run out of taco seasoning, and I was not in the mood to make more, so when I came across this recipe, I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! It looked a little plain, but it is not! It really has a great flavor and is moist. My whole family loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Victoria276"},"reviewBody":"
The reason it's such a good recipe is because it's simple. The taco meat will work with loads of different ingredients for endless different dishes. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRadio"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe. All family members like it. Made just as stated.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBus"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! This makes a lot, so I make it and freeze it for future meals. Good flavor! 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