Taco seasoning is something I always turn to to flavor beef, other meats, and even vegetables. I brought this Homemade Steak Taco Seasoning Because I like the taste without the additives found in store-bought spice blends. Have you ever looked at the back of a store-bought taco seasoning packet and seen “other flavors”? You won’t see that in this recipe. Only whole spices and salt!
This Super Delicious Steak Taco Seasoning just comes together 7 ingredients You probably already have the spice in your cupboard. Keep a batch of this Steak Taco Seasoning to make me famous Flank Steak Tacos,
Why does this mixture work
Construction Steak Tacos Looking for dinner, but don’t know where to start with seasoning your beef? I’ve got this spice blend for you! This is incredible steak taco seasoning The right amount of salty and sweet and is built with just 7 whole spices,
I highly recommend tripling this recipe and storing the leftovers in a mason jar for later. You’ll thank yourself, trust me 😉
I have used this seasoning on many cuts of beef including flank steak and strip steak. And, it also pairs well with ground beef for me Ground Beef Tacos.
What’s in steak taco seasoning?
- garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- smoked paprika
- Brown sugar
- salt pepper
Easy customization and taste changes
This steak taco seasoning is typically mild, but you can easily make it spicy, smoky, or even sweet. You can also easily reduce sodium without affecting the taste too much.
Make it more spicy: If you prefer a spicier steak taco seasoning mix, add more smoked paprika or red pepper flakes. If you like it spicy-hot, add some cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Make it smoky: Add more smoked paprika.
Make it sweeter: Add more brown sugar.
Reduce Sodium: Reduce salt use.
How to use this spice
A good rule of thumb for seasoning my steak tacos is that you need about 4 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of meat.
When? Using this steak taco seasoning, be sure to massage it thoroughly into the meat, and then let it “cake” your steak before cooking. This will result in an extremely flavorful and tender steak for your tacos.
Best Cuts for Steak Tacos
Technically this steak taco seasoning can be used with any cut of beef, but I personally recommend flank steak, skirt steak or sirloin.
Flank steak may get a bad rap because it’s a more affordable cut of meat (plus, it’s fairly lean). I love flank steak because when you season it and cook it right, it’s so flavorful and tender – which makes it a perfect piece of meat for me Thin Sliced Steak Tacos,
Simply make a whole batch using the amounts of ingredients below (or a double or triple batch if you want to save extra!), and then store in an airtight container in your spice cupboard for up to 3 months. I like to label my spice jars with both the name of the spice mix and the date, so you know how long it’s been there.
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Spice jars
Organize your homemade spices with this empty glass spice jar set!
More of my favorite spice blends
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Place all ingredients in a small glass container or mason jar.
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Stir to combine.
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Store in a cool, dark place.
- Per 1 pound steak: Use 4 tablespoons of steak taco seasoning.
- yield: 1 cup
Calories: 71 kilo calories, Carbohydrates: 15 Yes, Protein: 2 Yes, thick: 1 Yes, Fiber: 2 Yes, Sugar: 0 Yes
Nutrition information is calculated automatically, so it should be used as an estimate only.
