Homemade Taco Seasoning

I love tacos! They are one of my favorite things to eat! I love their versatility. Traditional ground beef tacos are one of my favorite things on the planet. I used to buy the packaged taco dinner kits like crazy, until I realized that *the seasoning is loaded with MSG*. I am pretty good with recreating dishes, so one night I was craving tacos but didn't feel like going to the store to buy seasoning, so I made my own. Duh! So easy! I haven't bought the package seasoning since then.

And why waste the money  when you probably already have everything you need in your pantry?

UPDATE- One of my favorite Facebook bloggers (Heathen Vegan Mama) made some garbanzo bean tacos using my seasoning and said it was fabulous! So cheers to all of the vegan guys and gals- this seasoning is vegan friendly too!


Taco Seasoning- makes enough for 1 lb. meat/veggies/garbanzo beans

• 1 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
• 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Kosher Salt

Combine all in small bowl. Store in airtight container until use.

Tacos

• 1 Tsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Minced Onion
• 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
• Taco Seasoning (recipe above)
• 1 Lb Meat/Veggies (I used Lean Ground Beef from Savannah River Farms. If you use ground turkey or ground chicken please be extra mindful of quality! Turkey is one of the worst offenders in chemical land!)

In a cast-iron pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and minced garlic and cook for two or three minutes, until soft. Add the beef and brown it. Add all seasoning to browned beef and mix well. Adjust flavors as necessary. Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of water, or more if needed. 

Serve with your favorite shell and toppings!