Taco or Fajita Spices for Beef or Chicken
Make your own taco seasoning with spices you probably already have.
5 minutes, Seasoning for 1 pound of meat
Ingredients
| 1 ½ Tbsp | Chili Powder (see notes for substitution option) |
| ¼ tsp | Garlic powder |
| ¼ tsp | Onion powder |
| ¼ tsp | Dried oregano, crushed with your fingers |
| ½ tsp | Paprika (or smoked Paprika) |
| 1 ½ tsp | Ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
| ¼ cup | Water |
Preparation
| 1. Combine the chili powder (1 ½ Tbsp), garlic powder (¼ tsp), onion powder (¼ tsp), dried oregano (¼ tsp), paprika (½ tsp), ground cumin (1 ½ tsp), salt (1 tsp), and fresh ground black pepper (1 tsp) in a bowl . |
| 2. Brown 1 pound of ground beef or chicken. |
| 3. Add spices and 1/4 cup of water. |
| 4. Simmer gently for at least 10 minutes until the water is cooked off. |
Notes
| 1. No Chili powder? Substitute more of the other ingredients and add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. |
| 2. Add some accent / MSG for more umami flavor. |
| 3. Make adjustments to salt, pepper, and chili powder levels as you're simmering the meat. |
| 4. For something different, try this in our *Baja Fish Tacos* recipe. |
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