The Best Taco Seasoning (Copycat)
This Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Recipe adds a bold real Tex Mex flavor to your tacos! Skip the store-bought packets and make this easy copycat version using everyday pantry staples — and make it your new favorite budget-friendly seasoning!
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Servings: 8 tablespoons of seasoning
Calories: 19kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sift all spices in the same small bowl, and stir to combine!
- Brown taco meat (ground beef, chicken, or turkey) over medium heat in a skillet.
- Mix in the seasoning mixture with a splash of water, give it a good stir and let it fuse with the meat. Scoop into tacos, burritos or whatever Tex-Mex you fancy!
NOTES
- Customize to Your Liking — This seasoning blend is quite well balanced, but you can always tweak it with a little cayenne for heat (or sweetness with a bit of sugar, if you like it store-bought levels of sweet).
- Healthy & Natural – This homemade mix is made with nothing but spices; no filler, no preservatives, no cornstarch or artificial ingredients like their store-bought packet counterpart.
NUTRITION
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 997IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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