Description
Homemade taco seasoning mix perfect for seasoning meats and vegetables in tacos and wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust this to desired heat and spice level)
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (this will thicken the seasoning when used in tacos)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
- Fry up 1 lb of lean ground beef until browned and cooked throughout. Drain the fat and mix in 2 tbsp of the taco seasoning mix.
- If you added cornstarch, add in ¼ cup of water to the mix. Cook until the taco seasoning is all mixed throughout the beef and thickened up.
- Remove from the stove and place in a bowl. Use for tacos and wraps.
Notes
- This seasoning can be stored in an airtight container and used whenever needed.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg