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The Best Taco Seasoning Recipe

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Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons paprika

2 tablespoons ground cumin

Directions:
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together spices. Store in an airtight container.


To prepare tacos:

Brown taco meat over medium to medium-high heat (ground turkey, beef, etc.)

Add salt to taste (General rule of thumb is 1/2 to 1 tsp. of salt per 1 lb. of ground meat.)

After the meat is browned and no longer pink, add 1/3-1/2 cup of water and 3 tbls. of seasoning. Stir together and let the flavors blend until water evaporates.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1/2 cup total: Use 3 tbls of mix per 1 lb. of meat.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
3 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I don't add salt to the mix, because I prefer to salt the meat separately. The general rule of thumb is 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. of salt per 1 lb. of ground meat.

 

 

 

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