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tabatha's taco seasoning mix

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tabatha Bucci
Dalton, GA

One night for dinner my husand wanted me to make nachos. I had everything for it, but no taco seasoning for the meat. So, I started playing around with my spices and I came up with this recipe. And, he loved it. And now, I don't ever buy prepared taco seasoning mixes any more.

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tabatha's taco seasoning mix

  • 2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 + tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    all spice, ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp
    coriander
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp
    cocoa powder

How To Make tabatha's taco seasoning mix

  • 1
    Combine all and store in an air tight container until needed. Occaisionally, I like to add 1-2 tsps of Chipotle chii Powder to it as well. Also, if 1 tsp of Cayenne pepper is not hot enough for you add more. Otherwise, if it is too hot, you can use 1/2 tsp for medium and 1/4 tsp for mild.
  • 2
    For Example: 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained Put back in pan and add 2-4 Tbsps. of the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water; mix. Cook on med-low for about 5-10 minutes. Stirring occaisionally. Serve on tacos or tortilla chips with toppings.
  • 3
    You can also use this seasoning on chicken as well for chicken tacos or Quesadillas.
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