taco seasoning

Name: Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder; 3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) ground pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder

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Sara Andrea

Eugene, OR

Updated on Dec 17, 2015

I make my own taco seasoning to avoid the preservatives and unnecessary 'extra' ingredients. Not to mention, my taco seasoning is so much better than the packets you can buy at the store.

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prep time 5 Min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

How To Make taco seasoning

Step 1

Combine all spices and store in spice jar.

Step 2

TO MAKE TACO MEAT: 1 pound of ground beef (chicken or turkey) to 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Brown meat in pan over med-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. When no pink remaining, reduce heat, add seasoning and 1/8 cup of water. Heat until liquid is gone, stirring to combine flavors, 3-5 minutes. Great for tacos, burritos, salad, or nachos.
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