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taco seasoning

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Joyce Newman
@JoyceNewmansKitchen
Pollock Pines, CA

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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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For taco seasoning

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

How To Make taco seasoning

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    See my Fish Tacos, Ground Beef and Turkey recipes on my page. (Coming Soon)
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