No need to buy that little taco spice packet from the grocery store, you can make a batch of Homemade Taco Seasoning right from your spice cabinet. You already have everything you need! Add it to a pound of ground beef with a dash of water and a tablespoon of tomato paste. Taco night is on the table in a flash!
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This can also be used with a pound of ground chicken or turkey, shredded chicken, shredded pork or beef.
Spices Used
- Chili powder – this is American style chili powder, not cayenne pepper. It is the same spice that is used in chili!
- Ground Cumin – this is a very common spice used in a lot of Mexican style cuisine. Don’t skip this spice.
- Garlic Powder – Always garlic!
- Onion Powder – Adds onion flavor without adding onion
- Dried oregano – crush the oregano in the palm of your hand before adding, it wakes the dried spices up! Use Mexican Oregano if you have it.
- Smoked Paprika – This is one of my favorite spices, make sure you used smoked paprika, it has the most flavor.
- Red pepper flakes – use as little or as much as you like to your preferred heat/spice level
- Kosher Salt and Pepper
Taco Night Menu
Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday!? With this diy taco seasoning recipe you can whip up tacos any night of the week. Here are some of our favorite (and easy) side dishes to pair with a taco dinner.
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- 15 Minute Refried Beans
- Chips and Salsa
- Margaritas if you are feeling spicy!
Taco Party!!
Next time you want to host a killer party, make it a taco party. Check out this post to see how to pull it all together.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano - Mexican oregano if you have it
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- red pepper flakes - to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all the spices.1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, red pepper flakes
- Stir really well, breaking up any clumps.
- Use with your favorite tacos! This recipe is perfect for 1 lb. of meat. Double or triple if needed. Tip: use the serving +/- buttons above to easily double or triple the recipe.
- Can be stored in an air tight container for up to 12 months. The mixture will still be good after 12 months, but the spices may start to lose flavor.
- To use this taco seasoning, pop over to this recipe for ground beef tacos
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