taco seasoning

Name: Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) dried onions, chopped or minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon(s) cilantro leaves, dried (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) salt, (optional, omit only if you have to cut out your salt intake); 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional, add if you like really spicy!)

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Joyce Newman

Pollock Pines, CA

Updated on Jan 8, 2012

Absolutely delicious and much tastier and healthier than any packaged taco seasoning mixes. I use it for ground beef and turkey mostly, but you can even use it on chicken breasts for the grill or to season fish for fish tacos!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield Many

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons dried onions, chopped or minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cilantro leaves, dried (optional)
1 teaspoon salt, (optional, omit only if you have to cut out your salt intake)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, add if you like really spicy!)

How To Make taco seasoning

Step 1

In a small bowl or large measuring cup, mix together all ingredients. This recipe can be cut in half, which is what I did for these pictures. (Makes a heaping 1/4 cup of seasoning, when cut in half) Use 2-3 Tbsp of the seasoning for 1 lb of ground beef or turkey.

Step 2

The salt, cayenne pepper and dried cilantro leaves can be omitted, but if you like cilantro and a lot of kick, add these ingredients. The sea salt that I add in this mix is still less sodium than packaged mixes. Store in an airtight bottle or container.
Step 3

Brown 1 lb of ground beef or ground turkey, drain off fat. Add 2-3 Tbsp of seasoning and 1/2 can of 14 oz diced tomatoes, Italian style with juice. (If you like it extra spicy, add 1/2 can diced tomatoes with green chilies in place of the Italian flavored tomatoes). Continue to cook until flavors blend and slightly thickens, approx 3-5 minutes. You can always add a little extra cornstarch if it doesn't thicken enough for your liking. Serve with your flavorite crunchy taco shells or soft taco tortillas, corn or flour.
Step 4

See my Fish Tacos, Ground Beef and Turkey recipes on my page. (Coming Soon)
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