Description
With this Homemade Taco Seasoning recipe, there’s no need to go to the store for a packet of seasoning, and you can customize it to your liking.
Ingredients
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For the Taco Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper (about 10 turns)
For the Taco Filling
- 1 tablespoon oil (if using lean ground beef)
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- To make taco filling with homemade taco seasoning, mix all taco seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add ground beef and brown, stirring occasionally and breaking into pieces as you stir until cooked through.
- Add the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water to the browned beef and stir together. Bring to a boil, and then turn heat to low and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Taco Seasoning Only
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5.8g
- Sodium: 2590mg
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
