Taco Meat Seasoning

Elevate your taco night with this quick and flavorful homemade Taco Meat Seasoning! Packed with pantry staples like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, this easy DIY blend is the perfect way to season ground beef, chicken, turkey, or even plant-based proteins. Ready in just five minutes, it’s a simple way to add bold, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors to your favorite tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. With customizable spice levels and a long shelf life, this versatile taco seasoning mix will quickly become a go-to addition to your spice rack. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, it brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen on demand!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Stir the spices together with a spoon or small whisk until they are fully blended and evenly distributed.

Step 3

Use immediately in your recipe, or store the seasoning blend in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.

Step 4

To season taco meat: Cook 1 pound of ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based) in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the seasoning blend, along with 2/3 cup of water, to the skillet. Stir well to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the meat is well-coated with the spices. Serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	35.7 grams (35.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	98

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2640mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 19.50g	7%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 1.70g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 164mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.6%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 83.2%