Tacos with Homemade Seasoning

Turn your taco night into a fiesta with these irresistible Tacos with Homemade Seasoning! Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of pantry spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, this recipe puts store-bought mixes to shame. The seasoned, juicy ground beef is cooked to perfection, then tucked into warm taco shells and piled high with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, melty cheese, and creamy avocado slices. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Customize with your favorite toppings, and don’t forget a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the ultimate flavor boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 cup Water
• 8 pieces Taco shells
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Grated cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 whole Sliced avocado
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the taco seasoning blend.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is heated, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary.

Step 5

Sprinkle the homemade seasoning blend over the cooked beef, then add the water.

Step 6

Stir to combine and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 7

While the beef is simmering, prepare your taco shells according to package instructions (e.g., warming them in the oven or on a skillet).

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by spooning the seasoned beef mixture into each taco shell, then topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, and your choice of toppings like sour cream, sliced avocado, or fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1352 grams (1352.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603

Total Fat 198.00g	254%
Saturated Fat 76.10g	381%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 464mg	155%
Sodium 2593mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 110.90g	40%
Dietary Fiber 24.70g	88%
Total Sugars 17.10g
Protein 123.00g	246%

Vitamin D 21IU	105%
Calcium 1276mg	98%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 2890mg	61%

*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: 65.6%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 16.3%