Taco seasoning mix

Dietician's Tip

To make this seasoning mix even lower in sodium, omit the salt.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Directions

Mix ingredients together. Divide equally among 4 airtight containers.

To use the taco seasoning mix, in a nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound of lean hamburger or diced chicken breast. Drain excess fat.

Add 3/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a boil.

Add seasoning mix by teaspoons until desired taste is reached.

Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced.

Serving Information

Serves 28

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 8
Total carbohydrate: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Trace
Protein: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: Trace
Serving size: 1 teaspoon
Sodium: 66 mg
Total fat: 0.5 g

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Last Updated Jun 1, 2024

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