Homemade Taco Seasoning

Name: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 tablespoons.
Ingredients: 8 teaspoons dried minced onion; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

You'll be surprised how fast and delicious this recipe from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen can be. By combining spices already in your spice rack, you'll create a traditional taco seasoning without a trip to the grocery store.

Ingredients

8 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts

2 teaspoon: 16 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Taco Seasoning in Cooking for 2 Summer 2008

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amehart

Apr 16, 2018

Made this and it smelled really good so we couldn't wait to try it with tacos. I had left out the cornstarch as we are doing a Keto diet right now. Flavor was great except it was a tad bland and needed salt to perk everything up. After adding some sea salt, it was excellent. Will definitely make again (adding salt to the mix) and will double the recipe so I have it on hand. I used 3 Tbs. mix with a scant 2/3 c. water and 1 lb. ground beef.
mdbull4

Jan 16, 2013

I checked other recipes, they said to use 2tbsp and one recipe said 1/4 cup (which is 4tbsp). So I would recommend using 2-4 tbsp per pound of ground beef. I love using this, it's much healthier than store-bought taco seasoning! And it has great flavor!
charjohnson

Dec 28, 2012

How many tablespoons per pound of meat?
amj_baker

May 31, 2010

I'll never buy it from the store again, it's not exactly the same, but it was really good anyway.
tommy21

Sep 18, 2009

an how much per 1 lb of ground beef