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September 16, 2025
Ground Beef with Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
Ground beef with homemade taco seasoning creates perfect taco recipes by investing extra time in making authentic seasoning blends that dramatically improve flavor. This from-scratch approach showcases how homemade seasonings outperform commercial alternatives through fresher spices and customized flavor profiles. The difference in taste justifies the minimal additional preparation time.
The perfect ground beef taco recipe! Taking just a little extra time to make homemade taco seasoning makes all the difference; spoon into flour or corn tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
¼ teaspoon dried minced garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound ground beef
½ cup water
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl; set seasoning mix aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
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Pour water and seasoning mix over beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 107 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 107 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 10g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 9mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 134mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
