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Taco Seasoning Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: homemade taco seasoning, taco seasoning
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 19 kcal

Discover the magic of homemade taco seasoning - it's preservative-free, bursting with authentic flavors, and a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought options. And here's the best part. Customize the flavor to your liking, adding a fiery kick of chili for those craving a hot Mexican adventure! 

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt vary according to your own taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp soft brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

How To Use

  1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

  2. Brown your meat in a pan with a little olive oil.

  3. Add the taco seasoning - either half ( 2.5 tablespoons) for 500gms of mince or all for 1 kilo of mince.

  4. Add half a cup of water and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste.

  5. Cook until beautifully combined and smells amazing. Usually around 5-10 minutes.

  6. Serve with tortillas, corn chips lettuce, tomato, grated cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Yumm.

How To Gift in a Jar

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

  2. Using a funnel and carefully pour into a dry screw top jar.

  3. Label with "how to directions" and add a decorative ribbon and give as a gift to your loved ones.

Recipe Notes

This recipe was  sourced, tried, tested and familiarized with a few changes from Recipe Tin Eats

How To Store.

Pop into an airtight container and store in your pantry. 

Nutrition Facts
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 782mg34%
Potassium 65mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 181IU4%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.