- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- How to use: Add 2-3 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning and ½ cup of water to 1 to 1 ¼ pounds of cooked ground beef. Stir well, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes before serving. If using with ground turkey or ground chicken, you might want to decrease the amount used to 2 tablespoons so the spices aren't overpowering.
- Storage: Keeps for 6 months in an airtight container in the pantry. Use a resealable glass jar with a lid to store if you are making this taco seasoning recipe in bulk. Sometimes the odors or flavor plastic containers, where glass contains them better.
- Adding cornstarch: If you want a silkier texture to your taco meat, try adding 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to the recipe. It will thicken any liquid added along with the seasoning for more of a silky coating that many people enjoy.
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 996IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg