Homemade Taco Seasoning
Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Rating
4.73 out of 5 stars
(22)
Ingredients
1 cup
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Store in an airtight container or glass jar at room temperature for up to 1 year.
Step 3
To Make Taco Meat: Brown 1 pound of meat (ground beef or chicken) over medium heat until cooked through. Drain.
Step 4
Return to the stove over medium-high heat and add ⅔ cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix.
Step 5
Simmer, stirring frequently, until all of the liquid has evaporated.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
This amount of seasoning mix will be enough for about 8 pounds of meat.
Nutritional values are based on 1/2 cup of taco mix.
