Seasoning For Tacos Recipe
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Seasoning For Tacos

By: Sue Gronholz 
"Ground beef tacos and taco salads are nicely enhanced by the mixture that Sue Gronholz uses in place of store-bought taco seasoning. 'It's so easy to mix up a batch and keep it in the pantry,' writes the Beaver Dam, Wisconsin cook. 'It's convenient and saves money, too.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup water

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. To prepare taco meat: In a saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and 8 teaspoons seasoning mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2010 by The Bunny Chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe a month or so ago to use in a taco stew recipe. The stew turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by recipeDawg   view full review
This tasted similar to a generic brand I usually buy. I went to make a quick meal of tacos...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Johanna Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Due to my 7 & 9 yr old kids, I did not add the cayenne. I used "smoked paprika" which gave the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2010 by Jules   view full review
I've used this for years and never buy the prepackaged mix. Plus it doesn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2012 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great "Seasoning For Tacos"! This is much better than the packaged stuff and so easy to put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2008 by Cindy   view full review
Would have been great with about half the salt. I'll use this again with that adjustment.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
This was really good and it was so easy to throw this together. Nice flavor, not too spicy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by CookingCutie   view full review
No more taco seasoning packets for us! This is terrific! I used a teaspoon less salt (personal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by Manda Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I liked this spice mix a lot for beef - I used it instead of a pack of spice in another recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Melissa   view full review
I love this recipe! I've never been in love with any of the store bought ones but this one is...

 

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