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Taco Seasoning
Put down that grocery store packet and learn how to make your own Taco Seasoning from scratch with just a few spice cabinet staples! When you DIY taco seasoning, you can be sure there are no weird fillers, artificial preservatives, or stabilizers — just tasty ground beef spices that are sure to add a little zest to your taco night!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 22 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until combined.
- Store in an airtight container or glass jar in a cool dark place like a spice drawer, cabinet, or pantry. Best if used within 3 months.
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Notes
- Some store-bought taco seasoning packets come with an added thickener to create a more luscious sauce. If you’d like to recreate that, add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to your homemade seasoning mix. Can’t do corn? Swap in potato starch instead.
- For a spicy DIY taco seasoning mix, you can either use spicy paprika ~OR~ add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or ground chipotle chiles.
- If you’d like to make a salt-free taco seasoning, simply omit the salt. When it comes time to make the taco meat, consider adding a few rasps of lime or lemon zest, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or a pinch of citric acid. Acid is always a great alternative to salt!
- Love tacos as much as we do? Make a big batch of this taco meat seasoning and keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place like the spice cabinet. It should stay fresh for 6 months to a year!
Nutrition Information
Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1342IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1342IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.