Taco Seasoning Mix

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6

  • Calories

    7 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Seasoning Mix

This Taco Seasoning Mix blends chili powder, paprika, onion and garlic powders, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne and red pepper flakes. The spice blend balances smoky, earthy, and mildly spicy notes, designed to flavor ground meat or other fillings for tacos or Mexican-inspired dishes. Adding water during cooking helps meld the flavors into the meat.

Description

The Taco Seasoning Mix combines a variety of dried spices, including chili powder and paprika for color and smoky warmth, with onion and garlic powders for savoriness. Ground cumin and oregano add an earthy depth, balanced by salt and black pepper. Optional cayenne and red pepper flakes introduce heat according to taste.

To use, the blend is stirred into partially browned meat, followed by liquid to allow the spices to develop and infuse during simmering. The result is a flavorful, well-seasoned filling. This DIY mix avoids added preservatives found in commercial packets and allows adjustment to preferred spice levels.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  1. Mix all spices together in a small bowl.
  2. Add to 1 pound of partially browned meat. After meat is completely cooked, add 3/4 cup of water and cook until the flavors blend together and water cooks down, approximately 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1teaspoons Calories 7kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Sodium 174mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1teaspoons
Calories 7kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sodium 174mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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