Taco Seasoning

Sure you can buy taco seasoning blends from the store, but we don’t know what’s in those “proprietary blends”! Here’s a quick recipe from scratch for a versatile seasoning you can add to any meat for tacos, vegetables, or garnish guacamole!

The ingredient and flavor I really enjoy in this seasoning is cumin. It has a deep flavor that really compliments beef. You probably already guessed it, but it has several health benefits too.
Along with plenty of flavor, cumin has been linked to helping irritable bowel syndrome, cholesterol, and diabetes!

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed

Variations:

  • Since we can always spice things up, you can add
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Substitute 1 Tbsp chipotle powder for one of chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (*Watch out! This is where the real heat comes from!)
  • 1-2 tsp garlic powder substitute for crushed garlic

Preparation:

  • After mixing the base recipe with whatever additions you’d like, it’s time to get cooking!
    If I am making tacos:
  • Chop a medium to large onion and sauté in a pan till translucent
  • Add 1 lb. ground beef to brown it, making sure to break up clumps
  • Add the seasoning
  • Add a dash or two of water
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring intermittently

GFCF, SF, EF, DF

Legend:

  • GFCF – gluten free casein free
  • SF – soy  free
  • DF – dairy free
  • EF – egg free

Resources:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319562#nutrition

20 Comments

  1. freetoeat10
    freetoeat10 on November 7 at 3:26 am

    this author resonates with me. i’m tired of seeing “proprietary blend” everywhere

  2. babycaks
    babycaks on November 11 at 3:32 am

    seriously, it gets annoying. not like we’ll get the right quantities

  3. bobagirl11
    bobagirl11 on November 12 at 11:14 am

    trial and error!

  4. choco1at
    choco1at on November 14 at 8:39 pm

    you’re right, i’ve been tweaking my taco seasoning . gotta say its pretty bomb now

  5. bobagirl11
    bobagirl11 on November 15 at 10:41 am

    hey same here! ive had lots of tacos but im digging this chipotle powder the blogger recommends

  6. choco1at
    choco1at on November 18 at 5:26 am

    for real, gives some dank smokiness

  7. delishNow
    delishNow on November 22 at 9:13 pm

    i love tacos

  8. freetoeat10
    freetoeat10 on November 23 at 12:23 pm

    who doesnt!

  9. bobagirl11
    bobagirl11 on November 27 at 5:46 pm

    it’s taco time

  10. delishNow
    delishNow on November 30 at 3:03 pm

    is it tuesday already?

  11. bobagirl11
    bobagirl11 on December 1 at 6:34 pm

    Taco Tuesdays!!!

  12. l0veeats
    l0veeats on December 3 at 10:57 pm

    fish taco good

  13. cheerinut
    cheerinut on December 6 at 7:53 am

    i eat da fish

  14. l0veeats
    l0veeats on December 7 at 3:32 pm

    ^nice, didn’t think i’d see a “Silicon Valley” reference here

  15. 40swrap
    40swrap on December 11 at 7:12 am

    is this acftually good on fish??

  16. l0veeats
    l0veeats on December 15 at 10:37 pm

    only one way to find out!

  17. cheerinut
    cheerinut on December 18 at 10:03 pm

    doubt it but go for it

  18. l0veeats
    l0veeats on December 22 at 3:32 pm

    please report back! for science

  19. 40swrap
    40swrap on December 24 at 3:16 pm

    reporting in…more tweaking required

  20. l0veeats
    l0veeats on December 28 at 4:51 am

    you did good soldier

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