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Taco seasoning in a jar with chilies and other ingredients on the table around it
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Homemade Taco Seasoning

The blend of spices in this Homemade Taco Seasoning makes a flavorful taco meat. Kick it up a notch by adding some crushed red pepper if you like it hot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Taco Seasoning
Servings: 4
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

Instructions

Seasoning:

  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
    Ingredients to make homemade taco seasoning in a white bowl including chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
    A jar of homemade taco seasoning on a black table top
  • This recipe makes approximately 1/2 cup of mix. Add 3 tablespoons of mix per 1 pound of ground beef.
    Homemade taco seasoning being spooned into a pan of taco meat

For Homemade Taco Meat:

  • Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix and 2/3 cup water to beef. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in a taco shell and top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and any other of your favorite taco toppings!
    Taco seasoning in a glass jar next to tacos and taco meat in a pan

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Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2003mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5014IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg