Beef Taco Seasoning

Spice up your taco game with homemade beef taco seasoning! This mix is perfect for one pound of ground beef.

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• 🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions
• 🔪 How to Make Beef Taco Seasoning
• Want more homemade seasonings?
• 🥗 More Tex-Mex Recipes
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• Beef Taco Seasoning

Forget store-bought packets filled with preservatives and artificial ingredients.
With this homemade mix, you'll elevate the flavor of your beef tacos to a whole new level.

Creating your own taco seasoning is also cost-effective compared to store-bought options. You can make a larger batch and store it for future use, or use the spices as you go.

🧀 Ingredients & Substitutions

Chili Powder: Chili powder found in the United States is a mix of ground-dried chiles, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and onion powder.

Cumin: Adds an earthy and smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with beef.

Garlic Powder: Gives the seasoning a nice kick.

Onion Powder: Adds depth to the mix.

Smoked Paprika: Offers a vibrant color and mild smoky flavor. You can use regular paprika if you don’t have smoked paprika.

Oregano: If you can, use Mexican oregano for a more authentic flavor.

Table Salt: Use ½ teaspoon of table salt to start out with, and add more salt to your dish if you think it needs it.

Full ingredient list with quantities in the recipe card below

🔪 How to Make Beef Taco Seasoning

1. Mix seasoning together and store in an airtight container for up to a year.
2. Use 2 tablespoons of seasoning for every pound of ground beef or mix with shredded chicken before making your quesadillas, enchiladas, or tacos.

Want more homemade seasonings?

• Low-sodium taco seasoning
• Ground turkey taco seasoning
• Chicken quesadillas seasoning

🥗 More Tex-Mex Recipes

• Crunchy Beef Tacos
• Ground Turkey Quesadilla
• Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas
• Crispy Chicken Tacos

❓ Recipe Questions

What’s the difference between Mexican Oregano and Greek Oregano?
Mexican oregano is a little more robust, citrusy, and pungent. Greek oregano is milder, with hints of mint and earthiness.

How much seasoning do I use for 1 pound of ground beef?
You need about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of ground beef. This recipe equals 2 ¼ tablespoons of seasoning.