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Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning

Name: Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt

11 Ratings

10 Comments

Prep 5 min
Total 5 min
Servings 1

This mild taco seasoning has the flavor of traditional taco seasonings without all the heat. It's a kid-friendly version of the old favorite. MORE+ LESS-

By Scaron

Updated September 1, 2017

Ingredients

tbsp chili powder

1/2

tsp garlic powder

1/2

tsp paprika

1/2

tsp cumin

tsp kosher salt

Steps

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1

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to mix.
2

To use: Brown 1 1/2 lb ground turkey, chicken or beef. Drain off any excess fat. Sprinkle with mild taco seasoning and stir well. Add 3/4 cup water and stir. Cook over medium heat until the water is fully absorbed.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Deep question: is there any food in the world more perfect than tacos ? (Or all Mexican food, for that matter?) If you’ve ever thought about making your own homemade taco seasoning, this recipe is the one to start with. It only uses five ingredients, and they’re all spices you probably have in your kitchen already. So if you ever get caught without a trusty packet of taco seasoning, fear not: taco night is saved. And our homemade taco seasoning saved it.