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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 41kcal
This Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning is so much healthier and cheaper than the store-bought packets and tastes great on veggies, meat, and more!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican oregano preferred
- 1 teaspoon salt or 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or dash stevia or other sweetener, as desired
- 1 teaspoon coriander optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix well.
- Store in a tightly closed container.
- Use approximately 2 tablespoons for every pound of meat.
Notes
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- Amount to Use: Use 2–3 tablespoons of the seasoning mix per pound of meat. 2 tablespoons yields a more classic taco meat, while 3 tablespoons gives "bigger" flavor without being overdone. Use about 2 tablespoons of this blend for every 2 cups of cooked beans.
- Red Pepper Flake Options: For red pepper flakes, aleppo peppers would add a wonderful depth of flavor but red chilis are fine.
- Salt Options: You can use pretty much any type of salt, however, if using kosher salt, you'll want to use about 1 1/2 teaspoons due to the larger flakes. Just make sure to taste test and adjust as desired. Starting with less is best. You can add salt to the finished dish or add more to the seasoning mix if needed.
- Cooking Tips: For amazingly good taco meat, try this. Brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high. If the meat is too fatty, spoon off a bit of the fat. Add 2–3 tablespoons of the seasoning plus 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Cook and stir for 30–45 seconds. Add ¼–½ cup water or beef broth, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and simmer 5–7 minutes until thick. Add 1–2 tablespoons lime juice. Taste and adjust salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2380IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 5g