What is taco seasoning?
Taco seasoning is a simple blend of spices that you can pick up at any major grocery store that will give your ground beef, chicken or pork authentic Mexican flavor fast. Chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic are all combined to create taco seasoning.Chili powderNo taco seasoning can be made without chili powder. It is what gives it great chili flavor, a little heat and the red color.Cumin powderCumin powder is made up of ground cumin seeds. It gives taco seasoning a slightly smoky flavor without adding any extra heat.Garlic powderGarlic powder is ground up minced and dried garlic. Garlic is a great base flavor for most seasoning blends.Salt and PepperSalt and pepper enhance the flavor of seasoning blends. It brings out the chili flavor in chili powder and the garlic flavor in garlic powder. The pepper also adds a little bit of a different heat than the chili powder.UsesYou can use taco seasoning for tacos made with meat, veggies, tofu and fish.
