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Ground Beef Taco Seasoning

Making your own ground beef taco seasoning is so easy (and cheap)! You likely already have most of the ingredients in your pantry. Whip up a batch in a few short minutes then enjoy it for months!
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

  • 1/4 cup chili powder (MILD chili powder, NOT cayenne)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional if you like it hot)

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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Notes

  • Packet equivalent: One batch of this seasoning equals about 4-6 (1-ounce) packets of store-bought taco seasoning.
  • Make a double or triple batch: This seasoning keeps well, so I like to make a big batch (like 4x the recipe) and keep it in a jar for quick weeknight dinners.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months for the best flavor.
  • Fresh is best: If your spices have been sitting in the pantry for years, your seasoning won't have nearly as much flavor. Fresh spices make all the difference. Always use fresh seasonings when combing to make a seasoning mix!

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