"HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper)

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Store in an airtight container or glass jar at room temperature for up to 1 year.
To Make Taco Meat: Brown 1 pound of meat (ground beef or chicken) over medium heat until cooked through. Drain. Return to the stove over medium-high heat and add ⅔ cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix. Simmer, stirring frequently, until all of the liquid has evaporated.
RECIPE NOTES:
This amount of seasoning mix will be enough for about 8 pounds of meat.