Taco Seasoning Recipe
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Taco Seasoning

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Our Test Kitchen developed this spicy, salt-free alternative to packaged taco seasoning. Stir it into dips or ground beef, sprinkle on chicken or wherever you want a Southwestern flair."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (94)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder*
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

Footnotes

  • *Editor's Note: Not all chili powders are alike, and salt levels vary greatly. Ingredients are listed in descending order on package labels. Check your chili powder label to ensure that salt is not listed as one of the first three ingredients.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/4 teaspoon) equals 7 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: Free food.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by McCrearyacres   view full review
Very good mix. The first time I used the mix I followed the recipe as written. From there I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by RACHIEH   view full review
This is the texture that I have been looking for! We love the Chi Chi's fiesta restaurante...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by margaret   view full review
almost like mine i have home made shells to go with it easiest to remember if you want it 1 c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by carrierespock   view full review
I found this to be very flavorful...when you add some salt, hence the 4 stars; otherwise this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by Robin   view full review
So many recipes call for taco seasoning packets, but I try not to eat the MSG and other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by SPIKEYSARR   view full review
This is the recipe we use now for tacos, since with my food allergies most commercial packets...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by Jessica   view full review
This recipe is a great start, but since my chili powder is pure I added about 1/2 tsp of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by Dave M   view full review
I used more cayenne pepper than called for just because I am a heat freak! I can safely say I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by RUBYSCOOBY   view full review
Great mix, much better than what you buy in the stores. I omit the oregano, just don't think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by 60091   view full review
This is great and no msg, additives or chemicals!!

 

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