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Homemade Taco Seasoning
This homemade taco seasoning blends chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes to create a balanced, versatile spice mix. It adds savory depth, mild heat, and aromatic notes to taco meat or other dishes, allowing control over ingredients and flavor intensity compared to store-bought versions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chili powder 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika ½ teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon salt ½ teaspoon, sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper ½ teaspoon, ground
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1¾ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, crushed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container or glass jar at room temperature for up to 1 year.
- To Make Taco Meat: Brown 1 pound of meat (ground beef or chicken) over medium heat until cooked through. Drain. Return to the stove over medium-high heat and add ⅔ cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix. Simmer, stirring frequently, until all of the liquid has evaporated.
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Notes
- This seasoning blend makes enough to flavor about 8 pounds of meat.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one year.
- Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning with 1 pound of browned meat and 2/3 cup water for taco filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
14066mg
(586%)
Potassium
984mg
(21%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
8355IU
(167%)
Calcium
336mg
(34%)
Iron
15.9mg
(88%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 14066mg | 586% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 8355IU | 167% |
| Calcium | 336mg | 34% |
| Iron | 15.9mg | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.