This Homemade Taco Seasoning gives you the perfect blend of spices for all types of tacos!
For a long time I used packaged seasoning mixes when I made tacos, then one day, I stopped to read the ingredients and realized that in addition to a lot of sodium, most of them contain many other less than desirable ingredients. So I switched to using Penzey’s Original Taco Seasoning, which is great and I still use in a pinch. I’d highly recommend it if you are in a hurry, however now I prefer to make my own as you can change the amount of something suit your mood, the type of meat you are using or your dining companion’s tastes.
I’m a big fan of Penzey’s Spices, so I always use their spices in almost all of my recipes. They are always exceptionally fresh and come in a variety of sizes; if you are lucky enough to live near one of their stores it is a fun experience to stop in and shop, otherwise you can order online from them. Shipping is free if you spend more than $30 and the spices usually arrive quite quickly.
Here’s my basic recipe, which I’d recommend with ground beef, ground turkey or chicken. This makes enough to season about two pounds of meat; so this recipe gives you enough for more than one serving. The seasoning keeps well in a small airtight jar for several weeks.
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This Homemade Taco Seasoning gives you the perfect blend of spices for all types of tacos!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon minced dried onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more if you prefer spicier tacos
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix to incorporate.
- When making tacos I mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning with a pound of cooked ground meat. I tend to use little less for turkey than I do for beef.
- After you’ve browned the meat, sprinkle with the taco seasoning and add about a cup of water and some lime juice. Mix well. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
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