Bulk Mild Taco Seasoning

5 from 11 votes

Bulk Mild Taco Seasoning

This bulk mild taco seasoning recipe is easy to make with spices found in your pantry. Just mix chili powder, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and corn starch (optional) together.

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Ingredients

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

6 tablespoon McCormick's chili powder or equivalent
3 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon dried red pepper flakes optional
4 tablespoon cornstarch optional, see note 1

Taco Meat

3 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
1 lb lean ground beef see note 2
¾ cup water

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Instructions

How To Make Mild Taco Seasoning

Mix all of the spices together in a medium bowl.
Pour the taco seasoning into an airtight container. Store in a dry place.

How To Make Taco Meat

In a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat, add the meat. Break up the clumps as the meat cooks through.
Add the homemade taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer the taco meat on medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes until the taco meat sauce thickens up.

Notes

Cornstarch changes the color of the spice mix. You can omit the cornstarch altogether. Or, add 2 teaspoon of cornstarch for every 3 tablespoon of taco seasoning (enough for one pound of meat) by dissolving the cornstarch in water and then adding it to the meat. I prefer to just mix the cornstarch into the taco seasoning mix and not hassle with things.
You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
Nutrition facts below are for 3 tablespoons of seasoning which is equivalent to a packet of taco seasoning.
Storage - Store this large batch of taco seasoning in a mason jar, large spice jar, glass container, or sandwich storage bag. Label the container or bag with the contents and date. Store for up to a year in a cool dark place (the pantry or spice cabinet).

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