Taco seasoning is a flavorful blend of spices commonly used to add a Mexican-inspired taste to various dishes, particularly tacos. This versatile seasoning typically includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and salt. It can be used to create a flavorful taco filling with ground beef, chicken, pork, or vegetables. Beyond tacos, taco seasoning can be used to enhance the taste of other dishes such as burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and chili. This article provides three different taco seasoning recipes: a basic recipe, a low-sodium recipe, and a smoky chipotle recipe. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that can be tailored to personal preferences. Whether you're looking for a classic taco seasoning or something with a bit more depth and complexity, this article has a recipe for everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX
Much lower salt than pre-made. Salt can be omitted. Great with half ground buffalo and half ground turkey breast or whatever you prefer. Buy bulk spices and you can make 5-plus batches for under $1.00!! Increasing black pepper and adding optional ingredients will increase heat. Using mild or regular chili powder and omitting optional ingredients will reduce heat. To keep salt content low make sure chili powder does not contain salt.
Provided by KATHYESG
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix chili powder, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 234.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GROUND BEEF WITH HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX
Taking just a little extra time to make this flavorful ground beef makes all the difference in your homemade tacos!
Provided by Jeannine Maxwell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 327.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
TACO BELL® SEASONING COPYCAT
Taco Bell® copycat taco seasoning.
Provided by FoodUnl.com
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk onion flakes, flour, beef bouillon, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and sugar together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 571.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
RESTAURANT-STYLE TACO MEAT SEASONING
This tastes very close to the taco seasoning favored by a very popular fast-food taco restaurant. You can make this at home, and let your family prepare tacos the way they like.
Provided by GVSWIFE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the corn flour, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Stir in the paprika, cumin, garlic salt, and sugar. Blend in the onion, bouillon, and ground red pepper, stirring until all spices are well blended.
- Crumble the ground chuck into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned. Remove from heat, rinse meat with hot water, and drain water and grease from beef.
- Return meat to skillet, and pour in seasoning. Stir in water. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until most of the liquid has cooked away, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 212.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
TACO TIME'S SECRET BEEF SEASONING
I found this recipe on Y! Answers last week and finally tried it tonight. It did not disappoint. I used burrito size tortillas. I thought maybe that Taco Time's mixture is a little wetter, but the taste is spot-on! I used about 1/4 of a large onion and used a chopper. *Update - added some water as it was warming and it definitely helped. I didn't measure, but it was at least 4 T. Just add a little at a time.
Provided by Scotland
Categories Tex Mex
Time 20m
Yield 6 burritos, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add all ingredients in a small dish and add to one pound of cooked lean ground beef (92/8 is great). Put some mixture on a warm tortilla, add shredded colby/jack cheese, chopped tomato, shredded iceberg lettuce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 647, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.7
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX
Skip the store-bought stuff and learn how to make taco seasoning yourself. This recipe is right on. It tastes like purchased mixes, but is cheaper and has nearly half the sodium. Your heart and wallet will surely thank you! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first nine ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 1 cup total). , To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
TACO TIME'S SECRET BEEF SEASONING RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by á-25252
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.
TACO SEASONING
Our Test Kitchen developed this spicy, salt-free alternative to packaged taco seasoning. Stir it into dips or ground beef, sprinkle on chicken or wherever you want a Southwestern flair.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 3 tablespoons.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
TACO SEASONING MIX
Make and share this Taco Seasoning Mix recipe from Food.com.
Provided by opal Fitzgerald
Categories Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1 package
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well.
- Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as Taco Seasoning Mix.
- Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
- Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix.
- Using the above recipe as a guide you can increase the amounts to make any number of packages.
- Taco Filling: Brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain the excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and the seasoning mix.
- Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
- Hope this is what you are looking for.
TACO SEASONING II
A mixture of spices and a little cornstarch for thickening, that closely resembles The packaged taco seasoning you might find in the store. There is no salt in this mixture.
Provided by PNCHANDRA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 21
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and cornstarch. Close lid securely, and shake well to mix contents. 7 teaspoons is equivalent to 1 (1.25 ounce) package of taco seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
NO SALT TACO SEASONING
Make and share this No Salt Taco Seasoning recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Quickdrawmatty
Categories Mexican
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except the salt substitute.
- After you cook your ground beef add maybe a 1/4 cup of water and add mix.
- Right before you serve sprinkle salt substitute on beef.
- Tip: if you prefer to use salt in your cooking add it at the table. You taste it more and end up using less salt. Your heart will thank you.
TACO JOHN'S POTATO OLE SEASONING
Make and share this Taco John's Potato Ole Seasoning recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Annabel31
Categories Mexican
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients and sprinkle on tater tots.
- Bake as directed.
TACO SEASONING
Skip the powdered, packaged stuff and make your own taco seasoning, adjusting the spices to your family's taste. The recipe below makes enough to season one pound of browned ground meat (it even works with crumbled tofu), but you can easily double or triple it and store it in airtight container so it's ready to go on a busy weeknight.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories condiments, tacos
Time 5m
Yield Enough to season 1 pound ground beef, chicken or turkey
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
TACO MEAT SEASONING
In Forest City, Iowa, Margaret Peterson shares this tongue-tingling combination of savory ground beef and zippy seasonings. Turn a big batch of this mixture into a taco supper when serving plenty of hungry guests. Or use a portion to feed your family, saving the extra meat for the following dishes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the next 15 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Serve in taco shells with shredded cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
TACO SEASONING MIX
Create your own zippy taco seasoning for spicing up Mexican dishes. It's handy and less expensive than buying envelopes of prepared mix from the store. -Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 6-7 batches (about 3/4 cup total)., To prepare tacos: In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
TACO JOHN'S POTATO OLE'S SEASONING RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by grinder
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container and use on potatoes or as a seasoning for chicken or burgers.
SALT AND SODIUM FREE TACO SEASONING
I'm trying to cut down on salt and sodium. Here is a great taco seasoning I've used that has no salt in it but still has all the flavor.
Provided by JANE LOUISE
Categories Seasoning Mixes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Stir everything together and store in a jar or plastic container. 7 teaspoons of this mixture equals 1.25oz. pkg. of taco seasoning. So, this makes 3 of those packages. I have also purchased those little zip lock bags and put 7teaspoons of this concoction in each of them so I just need to reach for a bag instead of count out 7 teaspoons each time. Then when you're making the taco meat, the water a normal package of seasoning calls for can actually be added to your seasonings right in the bag and then poured out on your hamburger. Less mess!
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
Homemade taco seasoning is nice to have on hand for any recipe.
Provided by Christina Tabaretti
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper together in an airtight container. Seal container and shake to mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 46 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
DRY TACO SEASONING MIX
I never buy taco seasoning mix, since this is very easy to mix up. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, so I make a big batch and store it in an airtight container until taco night. Also good for enchiladas, burritos, and dips!
Provided by CookingBlues
Categories Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 1 ounce, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all of the spices together and store in an airtight container. Use as little or as much as you like, depending on the amount of meat you are seasoning.
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING PACKET REPLACEMENT
This mild taco seasoning replaces one of the store-bought packets. It is super-speedy to use with only four ingredients. No preservatives, no sugar, no msg, no fuss!
Provided by Debs Recipes
Categories Tex Mex
Time 11m
Yield 1 packet
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir seasoning and 3/4 cup water into 1 pound browned and drained hamburger; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1209.4, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Use a variety of chili peppers: This will give your taco seasoning a more complex flavor. Some good options include ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder are all classic taco seasoning ingredients, but you can also add other spices like oregano, paprika, or chili powder.
- Toast your spices before using them: This will bring out their flavor and make your taco seasoning more aromatic.
- Store your taco seasoning in a cool, dry place: It will keep for several months.
- Use taco seasoning to flavor other dishes: It's great on chicken, beef, pork, and vegetables. You can also use it to make tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes.
Conclusion:
Making your own taco seasoning is easy and affordable. It also allows you to control the ingredients and the flavor of your seasoning. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious taco seasoning that will make your tacos taste amazing. So next time you're making tacos, skip the store-bought seasoning and make your own. You won't be disappointed.
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