Beef Taco Seasoning - A Hot and Spicy Mix
For Your Ground Meaty, Beef Fillings

This recipe for beef taco seasoning is a hot and fiery blend of dried Mexican chili peppers and spices that is a perfect fit for your meaty fillings. Quick and easy-to-make, in minutes you'll be adding delicious flavours and mouthwatering aromas to your cooking.

What You'll Need: (makes about 10-11 tablespoons)

15-20 dried pequin peppers (or 2 tablespoons hot chili powder)
3 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp mustard powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1-2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp peppercorns
8 dried bay leaves

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Chop the pequin peppers

Crumble the bay

Grind the pequin pieces and bay with the salt, thyme, cumin and peppercorns

Add to a bowl. (Sieve first if you want a finer blend)

Add the mustard, paprika, garlic, onion and cinnamon

Crumble in the oregano. Combine thoroughly

Store your homemade taco seasoning in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months before making a fresh amount.

Note: Dry toasting the pequin peppers, peppercorns and cumin prior to grinding and mixing with the other ingredients is recommended. The heat will draw out even more flavours from the spices and peppers.

Click here to read more about toasting and grinding ingredients. (Link opens in new window)