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Homemade Taco Seasoning
The blend of spices in this Homemade Taco Seasoning makes a flavorful taco meat. Kick it up a notch by adding some crushed red pepper if you like it hot.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chili powder (MILD chili powder, NOT cayenne)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional if you like it hot)
Instructions
Seasoning:
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- This recipe makes approximately 1/2 cup of mix. Add 3 tablespoons of mix per 1 pound of ground beef.
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For Homemade Taco Meat:
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix and 2/3 cup water to beef. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in a taco shell and top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and any other of your favorite taco toppings!
Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
2003mg
(83%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5014IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2003mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5014IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.