Taco Seasoning Recipe

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: homemade taco seasoning, taco seasoning

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Calories: 180kcal

Cost: $2

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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Equipment

measuring spoons

Ingredients

4 tsp paprika
4 tsp cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt vary according to your own taste
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp soft brown sugar (optional)

Fresh Ingredients

1 garlic clove small
½ onion
⅓ cup tomato paste
½ cup water

Instructions

How To Use

Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.
Crush the garlic and finely chop the onion.
Brown your meat in a pan with a little olive oil. Add the galic and onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the taco seasoning for 1 kilo of mince. (if using 500 gms just half the mix)
Add half a cup of water and tomato paste. Add more water if needed.
Cook until beautifully combined and smells amazing. Usually around 7-10 minutes.
Serve with tortillas, corn chips lettuce, tomato, grated cheese, guacamole, rice and sour cream. Yumm.

How To Gift in a Jar

Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Using a funnel and carefully pour into a dry screw top jar.
Label with "how to directions" and add a decorative ribbon and give as a gift to your loved ones.

Notes

Inspired by Nagi from Recipe Tin Eats to suit our taste buds with a litte tinkering in our kitchen..

How To Store.

Pop the dry ingredients into an airtight container and store in a dry place your pantry.

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