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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade taco seasoning spices measured in a white bowl beside cooked taco meat in a black skillet.
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This homemade taco seasoning is a savory, well-balanced blend of pantry spices that works perfectly with ground beef for easy taco night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

For taco meat:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  3. To make taco meat, brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain grease and return the beef to the skillet.
  4. Add the seasoning mix and 3/4 cup hot water to the cooked ground beef.
  5. Stir well, then simmer uncovered for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and coats the beef.

Notes

  • If you do not have beef bouillon granules, use 3 beef bouillon cubes instead. Dissolve the cubes in the ¾ cup hot water before adding it to the skillet with the seasoning mix. Alternatively, you can crush the cubes in a zip-top bag with a meat mallet, then add the crushed bouillon with the other dry ingredients.

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