Ground Beef Taco Seasoning
Taco night just got tastier! You can whip up this homemade taco seasoning recipe in less than 5 minutes, and adapt the spices to your own liking.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container for up to a year.
- To make taco meat: Brown a pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off all fat.
- Add about 3 tablespoons of your homemade taco seasoning to the drained meat, then add 1/4 cup of water.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding more water if mixture seems dry.
Notes
- Nutrition information is based on using 3 tablespoons of mix per pound of ground beef, and six servings per pound.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 565mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1040IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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