Taco Meat Seasoning
Elevate your taco night with this quick and flavorful homemade Taco Meat Seasoning! Packed with pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, this easy DIY blend is the perfect way to season ground beef, chicken, turkey, or even plant-based proteins. Ready in just five minutes, it’s a simple way to add bold, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors to your favorite tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. With customizable spice levels and a long shelf life, this versatile taco seasoning mix will quickly become a go-to addition to your spice rack. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, it brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen on demand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Stir the spices together with a spoon or small whisk until they are fully blended and evenly distributed.
Use immediately in your recipe, or store the seasoning blend in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
To season taco meat: Cook 1 pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based) in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seasoning blend, along with 2/3 cup of water, to the skillet. Stir well to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the meat is well-coated with the spices. Serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
98 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2640 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 164 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
