Homemade Taco Seasoning For Ground Beef

Easy to make, homemade taco seasoning is so much better than those store bought packets.

Course Mexican

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 34kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds freshly toasted and ground, or 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion power
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Mexican Oregano

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
To use, break up 1 pound of ground beef in a wide skillet over medium heat. As soon as it starts to sizzle, sprinkle on 2-3 tablespoon of this taco seasoning and add 1 cup water. Continue stirring. As moisture cooks out of the meat and simmers, it will be thickened by the cornstarch.

Notes

When using homemade taco seasoning for 1 lb. ground beef, just add 3 tablespoons of seasoning and 1 cup of water and simmer for about 20 minutes. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.

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