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SEASONING
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Put your own spin on Taco Tuesday with a DIY

taco seasoning that’s sure to make your taste
buds dance. This taco seasoning recipe is
quick and easy to mix up and works great on
everything from tacos and veggies to seafood
and rice. With classic taco seasoning
ingredien...
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INGREDIENTS
6 (2 Taco) Servings

5 teaspoons McCormick® Paprika

1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons McCormick® Onion Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Chili Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt from McCormick® Sea Salt
Grinder
1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
1 pound lean ground beef Substitutions available
3/4 cup water
12 taco shells Substitutions available

KEY PRODUCTS

paprika

MCCORMICK® PAPRIKA

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Mix spices, herbs, salt and corn starch
in small bowl until well blended. Set
seasoning blend aside.

2
Brown meat in large skillet on
medium-high heat. Drain fat.

3
Stir in seasoning blend and water.

4
Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer
5 minutes or until slightly thickened,
stirring occasionally. Spoon into warm
taco shells. Serve with desired
toppings, such as shredded lettuce,
chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese,
salsa and sour cream.

5
Test
Test Kitchen
Kitchen Tips:
Tips:
•For a little heat, try adding 1/4
teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red
Pepper to your seasoning blend.
•To make a big batch of homemade
taco seasoning to have on hand,
simply double, triple, or even
quadruple the seasoning blend part of
the recipe. Store in an airtight
container in a cool, dry place up to 6
months. To prepare 1 pound of taco
meat, use about 4 1/2 tablespoons of
the seasoning blend along with 3/4
cup water.

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I don't understand why this has 4 stars? Using your own fresh
spices with no added chemicals… The cornstarch is just a
thickening agent. I love this recipe! I will NEVER go back to store
bought!

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Taco
Taco seasoning
seasoning home
home made
made

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This was worth it

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II loved
loved this!!
this!!

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We had tacos and I forgot to buy taco seasoning. This was amazing
to me now I had three pounds of ground beef so I made three
times the amount. I a Leo added some tomato bouillon powder to
the mix too I used half the amount. It was great!

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Incredible!!
Incredible!! but
but requires
requires aa couple
couple changes.
changes.

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This recipe was incredibly delicious, but with the following

changed. Instead of 5 teaspoons of Paprika (too much!), use three
teaspoons of SMOKED paprika. Sooooo delicious!!

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Too
Too much
much paprika
paprika

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Agree with other reviewers. I should have read before I mixed. Not
right.

Merchant Response
We're sorry our Recipe for Taco Seasoning didn't taste as
expected. We appreciate your comments regarding the flavor of
this recipe and we have shared your comments with our Test
Kitchens for their review. ~JM

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Q What is the equivalent tea/tablespoon measurement

between your taco seasoning packet and your
homemade that I made? TY
Asked by G***G 6 months ago

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Verified Reply - J***M

Our McCormick® Taco Seasoning envelopes are 1 oz.
However, when using our "Recipe for Taco Seasoning"
instructions, for 1 pound of taco meat, we recommend
using about 4 1/2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend
along with 3/4 cup of water. ~JM

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Q How much of the mixture do you use per pound of

hamburger?
Asked by B***a 2 years ago

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Hi Brenda. The recipe is for 1 lb of ground beef.
~Anwar

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