Combine the Following in a Bowl
- 1/3 cup chili powder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tbsp diamond crystal kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp table ground black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Store in a mason jar or storage bag.
If you like more heat, add either:
1/2 tsp cayenne or 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper.
How to Use this Taco Seasoning Mixture
1 tbsp of the above mixture = 1 packet of seasoning.
Use 1 tbsp per 1 lb of beef.
Take 1 lb of ground beef and brown in the pan – drain excess fat or remove with paper towel, or leave it
Add 1 tbsp of the above mixture and add 2/3 cup of water and mix well.
Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency.
Optional: At the end add a splash of lime juice OR lemon juice OR 1 tsp of vinegar to brighten the flavors.
Ground Beef Taco Seasoning
So you don't have to buy the $1 Old El Paso packet at the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chili powder
- 1/3 cup cumin
- 3 tbsp diamond crystal kosher salt
- 3 tbsp table ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and then store in a mason jar or similar storage container.
To Use this Seasoning
- Brown 1-2 lb of ground beef in a pan – drain excess grease or pat with paper towel to remove (or leave it).
- Use 1 tbsp of the above mixture (this is 1 packet) with 2/3 cup of water.
- Mix well.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until at desired consistency.
- Optional: Finish the ground beef with a splash of lemon juice or lime juice or white vinegar to brighten the spices.
Notes
This bulk batch makes 8 “packets” of seasoning.
If you like a little kick, add either:
- 1 tsp Cayenne OR
- 1 tbsp Crushed red pepper flakes
