Homemade Taco Seasoning
This easy homemade taco seasoning is full of warm, savoury flavour with just the right amount of spice. Use it with ground beef, turkey or chicken for tacos, nachos, burritos and taco bowls.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1 tbspchili powder
- 1½ tspground cumin
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspcornstarch
- ½ tspdried oregano
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper, optional
Ingredients
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 1½ tspground cumin
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspcornstarch
- ½ tspdried oregano
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
Method
- 1
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard for up to six months.
- 3
Stir or shake the seasoning before using.
How to Use It
- 1
Brown 1 pound (450 g) of ground beef, turkey or chicken in a skillet, then drain any excess fat if needed.
- 2
Sprinkle the entire batch of taco seasoning over the cooked meat. Add ⅓ cup of water, stir well and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced and the meat is evenly coated.
Melissa's Notes
This recipe replaces approximately one store-bought taco-seasoning packet.
The cornstarch lightly thickens the sauce and helps the seasoning cling to the meat. You can leave it out when using the blend as a dry seasoning.
Omit the cayenne for a mild, family-friendly seasoning.
For a smokier flavour, replace the regular paprika with smoked paprika.
Double or triple the recipe to keep a larger batch in your pantry. Use approximately 3 tablespoons per pound of meat.
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