Servings: Makes enough seasoning for 3 pounds of taco meat
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a small jar with a lid, place all ingredients, cover jar, and shake to combine. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare taco meat:
- To a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef or other ground meat, using a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks.
- When the meat is cooked through, sprinkle 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning over meat. Add 2-3 tablespoons water and stir to combine, adding more water as needed.
- For saucier taco meat, add 2 tablespoons tomato paste to meat mixture and stir.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: roughly 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning
- Calories: 7
- Fat: 0
- (Sat Fat: 0)
- Sodium: 235
- Carbohydrate: 1
- (Fiber: 1
- Sugar: 0)
- Protein: 0