Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
For the dry spice mix:
- 6 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons chili powder*
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
When you make taco meat:
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning
- 1 & 1/4 cups water for each single batch of taco meat
- 1 teaspoon better than bouillon beef base for each single batch of taco meat
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons cornmeal, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder, 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons oregano, 2 tablespoons dried minced onion, 4 teaspoons garlic powder, 4 teaspoons sea salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
- Makes 1 cup taco seasoning. Store mixture in an airtight container (mason jar, tupperware, zipolock baggie, we not fancy)
- Use 2 tablespoons seasoning for 1/2 pound of ground beef.Use 1/4 cup seasoning for 1 pound of ground beef.Use 1/2 cup seasoning for 2 pounds of ground beef. Use 3/4 cup seasoning for 3 pounds of ground beef. Use 1 cup seasoning (all of it) for 4 pounds of ground beef.
To make 1 pound taco meat:
- Cook 1 pound ground beef in a pan over medium heat, crumbling. Drain the grease. (Or don't!!)
- Add 1/4 cup of taco seasoning to the meat. Add 1 and 1/4 cups water. If you love yourself even more, add in 1 teaspoon Better than Beef Bouillon. (this ingredient is optional but soo tasty. Adds great beefy flavor.)
- Stir well and cook over medium heat until liquid has reduced somewhat but for heavens sake, not all the way. JUICY tacos, please! Your sauce should be nice and thick. It shouldn't take more than a couple minutes.
Notes
- *"Chili powder" sold in the United States is actually a blend of chili powders and is pretty mild. Do not replace it with straight up cayenne pepper or any other straight chili powder. If you can't get this style of chili powder, use whatever chili powder you have but start with a much lower amount and taste as you go, to make sure it's not crazy spicy.
- If you don't have time to make your own taco seasoning, use any 1 oz taco seasoning packet and add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal into your taco meat in addition. I'm telling you! It's so good!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Potassium
1663mg
(48%)
Fiber
27g
(108%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
13753IU
(275%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
441mg
(44%)
Iron
22mg
(122%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Potassium | 1663mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 27g | 108% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 13753IU | 275% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 441mg | 44% |
| Iron | 22mg | 122% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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