Recipe for taco meat seasoning

1 part garlic powder
1 part cumin
1 part salt
1 part chili powder
1 part paprika
1/2 part oregano

This is my go-to taco seasoning. Don’t know if it’s considered texmex but it’s significantly better than any packaged mix

Depends on how big a batch you’re making.
1 part could be 1 teaspoon. Just use equal amounts of the first five ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon of the sixth for a small batch.
For a larger batch the measured amount could be a tablespoon. Just so you use equal part of the first five and 1/2 of the sixth.
Could use 1 cup, just so the measurements are equal.
Really depends how much you want to make. Make a lot and save for later.

Not sure if this is the flavor profile you want, but I use this. Makes 6 tbsps. Use 2 tbsps plus 1/2 c water per 1 lb ground meat.

2 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Cumin
1 tbsp Sea salt
1/2 tbsp Black pepper
1/2 tbsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

This is a really good Mexican seasoning.

It's light on salt though so you may have to add more.

1 tbsp chipotle chili powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tbsp dried oregano

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin

1/2 tbsp salt

1/2 tbsp black pepper

1/4 tbsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tbsp ground cloves



I think you'll like this.


The cinnamon and clove are important but don't over add these.

my wife adds chopped potatoes as it’s cooking.
it’s pretty good and adds a textural component

This is what you need:

Taco Tico Meat

1 pound hamburger
1 cup water
1/3 cup oatmeal, briefly pulsed in the coffee grinder
2 T butter
1 t chili powder
1/4 t pepper
1/8th t MSG
1 t onion salt
1/2 t garlic salt
1/4 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1 t vinegar

To get the meat into really fine particles, put water and meat in the bottom of a skillet and stir up using a fork and a potato masher. Keep going until it is really well broken up. Next add the rest of the ingredients and brown the meat. As you simmer it the meat will get a little soupy.

Keep simmering, uncovered, until the meat is nice and thick.

Enjoy it in tacos or burritos or sanchos!

Thanks for all the help.

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