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taco seasoning on platter with tacos

How to Make Taco Seasoning

This Homemade Taco Seasoning is quick and easy to make, and since its a perfect blend of spices to season your tacos, burritos, veggies and more, you will never buy store bought packets again.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 13 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air tight container with a lid jelly jars work great

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 t chili powder
  • 1.5 t paprika
  • 1.5 t onion powder
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • 1.5 t cumin
  • 1.5 t oregano
  • 1 t salt
  • .5 t black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl or small airtight container like a jelly jar, combine 1.5 t chili powder, 1.5 t paprika, 1.5 t onion powder, 1 t garlic powder, 1.5 t cumin, 1 t salt and 1/2 t black pepper.
  • Put the lid on container and shake until the seasoning is fully combined.
  • Use immediately or store in a an airtight container in cool, dry place for up to 2 years.

Notes

This mixture makes approx 3T of seasoning or the equivalent of one packet of store bought taco seasoning.
Use this entire amount to to season 1lb for ground beef or ground turkey for tacos. 
Simply brown the meat in a pan and drain of any access grease. Add the seasoning and 2/3 c water. Simmer for 5 mins to let the flavors fully season the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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