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Homemade Taco Seasoning is just as good, or in my opinion, even better than store-bought seasoning mixes. Taco seasoning packets contain a lot of unnecessary sugar and starches. This homemade taco seasoning recipe is keto-friendly/low-carb, and sugar-free. It contains only spices, so it’s much healthier than the packets.
This is an easy 5-minute recipe that makes enough seasoning for 6 pounds of meat and can be stored in your cupboard until you need it.
I like making this large batch so that I have some on hand whenever I want to make tacos. This recipe makes approximately 12 Tablespoons total. Use 2 Tablespoons per pound of meat, whether it’s ground beef, steak, chicken, or fish; the amount to use is the same.
When you are ready to make your taco meat, cook your meat until it’s no longer pink, stir in 2 Tablespoons of Homemade Taco Seasoning per pound of meat, and mix in about 1/4 cup water per pound as well. Let the taco meat simmer until the water has evaporated or been absorbed and the desired consistency has been reached.
Store your leftover taco seasoning in the same way you would store dried herbs and spices. I like re-using empty spice jars, just label them as Taco Seasoning and keep them in your spice cabinet.
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- ¾ tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika (use regular paprika if you don't have smoked)
- 2 tsp dried oregano (or dried cilantro)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients together, and store them in an air-tight container.
- To use, add 2 Tablespoons of seasoning per pound of cooked ground meat along with ¼ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition
- PREMIUM CHII POWDER: Premium spice blend balances sweet and earthy flavors; features a satisfying combination of chili powder and spices
- PERFECT FOR CHEFS: Dark chili powder comes in a 20-ounce container explicitly developed for culinary professionals and chefs for recipe customization
- FEEL GOOD INGREDIENTS: No added MSG so you can feel confident serving all your patrons flavorful food with ingredients you trust
- SATISFYING KICK TO YOUR RECIPES: This spicy, sweet and smoky seasoning blend is the perfect addition to foods like dark chocolate for a satisfying kick
- VERSATILE BLEND: Upgrade enchiladas, tacos, nachos, bread, marinades, rubs, soups, stews and chili
- Earthy warmth and subtle citrus flavor
- Always ground from whole cumin seeds
- A favorite in Mexican, Latin American, Indian & Middle Eastern cuisines
- Essential in spices blends for chili powder, garam masala and taco seasoning
- Use in chili, tacos, salsa, black bean dip and other Tex-Mex dishes
- Happy Belly Mediterranean Oregano
- Kosher Certified
- An Amazon Brand
- 0.65 Oz
- Number of Items 1
- One 3.9-ounce bottle of Garlic Powder
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- McCormick Granulated Onion is made from whole white onions
- Savory pure onion flavor for just about any dish
- So convenient, use to avoid the hassle of peeling and chopping onions
- 1 tbsp. granulated onion = ½ cup chopped fresh onions
- Use as a base for homemade dry rubs and seasoning blends
