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Three soft tacos filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on a wooden board.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

A five-minute spice blend that seasons ground beef, turkey, or chicken for tacos, with no anti-caking agents or added sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 15
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a tight lid. Done when the color is one even shade with no streaks.
  2. Whisk or shake until the cornstarch is fully worked in and no pale streaks remain.
  3. Transfer to an airtight jar and label with the date.
  4. To use, brown 1 pound of ground beef, turkey, or chicken over medium heat until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F (beef/turkey) or 165°F (chicken).
  5. Drain excess fat, then stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seasoning and 2/3 cup water.
  6. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.

Notes

Estimates per 1 tablespoon serving, calculated from typical ingredient values. Actual numbers vary by brand.