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Taco Seasoning Mix

Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade spice mix, salt free taco seasoning, taco meat recipe, taco seasoning
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 batches
A make-ahead taco seasoning with chili powder, paprika and cumin, mixed in a jar or bag. It makes three batches, and one batch seasons a pound of meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Put all the spices in a small jar or zip-top bag.
  • Close it and shake until the color is uniform.
  • Keep in a cool, dry place.
  • For taco meat, brown 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or venison until it is no longer pink.
  • Stir in 7 teaspoons of the mix and 1 can undrained diced tomatoes.
  • Stir over medium heat, then turn the heat down and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.

Notes

7 teaspoons per pound of meat. Dry mix airtight up to 6 months. Refrigerate cooked taco meat within 2 hours; use within 3 to 4 days; freeze up to 3 to 4 months. Note: no salt in this mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 17g | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 3532IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 batches. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.