Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Name: Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings (1 cup mix).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 3/4 cup water; 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 16 servings (1 cup mix).

Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make homemade taco seasoning mix yourself. This recipe is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet will surely thank you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup water
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

1. Combine the first 9 ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 1 cup total).
2. To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 prepared taco: 338 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

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