This is my go-to taco seasoning mix. I usually make a really big batch and store it in the pantry. Use 2-3 tablespoons of mix per 1 pound of ground beef (or ground turkey) to make a great taco meat. I prefer to make my own mixes like this one. This allows for changing it up to suit my tastes. And another big thing is that I get to control the amount of salt. So many packaged seasonings are absolutely loaded with salt.
I Use This Seasoning A Lot!
It may seem a bit odd, I know. But one of my favorite uses for taco seasoning is on enchilada chicken wings and taco pasta. But for tacos, I make my great slow cooker taco meat.
Depending on how I’m going to use it, I might place this mix into a spice blender and give it a few whirls. Sometimes I need a little finer texture. My spice blender is actually a coffee blender that I use just for spices!
Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried minced onions
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt or less
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flake or more
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. I prefer to then transfer it to a spice grinder and give it a little grind so the resulting mix is a little finer.
- To use, add 2-3 tablespoons to every 1 pound of ground beef, along with 1/3-1/2 cups of water.
- The mix will keep for up to a year in an airtight container in a pantry or closet.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
