Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning is a versatile spice mix perfect for tacos, burritos, soups and casseroles.
Servings: 4
Calories: 8kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon arrowroot starch (or 1 teaspoon corn starch)
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients. One batch works with 1 lb of ground meat.
To cook taco meat
- Cook 1 lb of ground meat over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula until no pink remains.
- Drain the pan if there is a lot of grease, then return meat to the pan.
- Add ⅔ cup of water and taco seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until seasoning is well mixed in and most of the water has absorbed.
- This makes enough taco meat for 4 people.