Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

Name: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder; 1 Tablespoon Dried Chives; TO MAKE THE TACOS:; 3 Tablespoons Shallot Or Onion, Diced; 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Taco Spice; 1/3 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced; Tortillas, Lettuce, Cheese, Diced Tomato, Diced Avocado, For Serving

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Powder
1 Tablespoon Dried Chives
TO MAKE THE TACOS:
3 Tablespoons Shallot Or Onion, Diced
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Taco Spice
1/3 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced
Tortillas, Lettuce, Cheese, Diced Tomato, Diced Avocado, For Serving

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Combine all dry spices in a jar, seal and shake to combine. Store in pantry up to 3 months.
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To make tacos, saute shallot or onion in a skillet for 3 minutes. Add ground beef and brown, cooking until there is no more pink left in the meat. Drain fat, add 2-3 tablespoons spice and water. Stir together and simmer on low until slightly thickened. Add cilantro and stir through. If mixture seems a little dry for your taste, add a splash more water until the consistency is to your liking. Serve with taco fixin's of your choice.
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Recipe adapted from Alton Brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin, 2 teaspoons Cornstarch, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade Taco Seasoning falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

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