This homemade ground beef seasoning is easy to make and tastes so good! This recipe makes enough seasoning blend for 1 pound of ground beef.
It's perfect if you want to make tacos or burrito bowls or just need well-seasoned ground beef. It's got a little kick to it and great flavor.
It's a great savory spice blend that's easy to pull together with ingredients you probably already have in your spice cabinet!
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Whether you're making ground beef tacos, stuffed peppers, or adding it to mac and cheese, there are many great ways to use seasoned ground beef!
Keep this recipe on hand for taco night or make it in advance and save it in your spice cabinet for up to 6 months.
Additionally, you can use this spice blend on all sorts of things! It's a great all-purpose seasoning blend that will work on roasted vegetables, chicken, and roasted crispy chickpeas.
Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you'll need for the best ground beef spice mix.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
If you'd like to like your beef on the spicier side, you can add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to this blend as well.
See the recipe card for full details.
How to Make a Seasoned Ground Beef Recipe
The easiest way to use this seasoning mix is to make browned ground beef on the stovetop.
Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Stir till they are incorporated.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil or other oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, press the one pound of beef into the skillet in a single layer.
Let the ground beef sauté for several minutes till browned and a crust has formed. Flip the ground beef over and allow to cook for 2 to 4 more minutes until it has browned on the other side.
Break the ground beef up into small pieces using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
Create a well in the center of the beef and add the spices. Stir them for 20 seconds to heat them up and bring out all the flavor.
Then stir the spices into the meat and continue cooking ground beef till it is cooked through.
Serve immediately or store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Tips for Making this Recipe
Storing Tips - You can save this seasoning blend for up to 6 months if you store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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Ground Beef Seasoning
This delicious, all-purpose ground beef seasoning blend is easy to pull together and tastes great!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl and stir till combined.
- To use the seasoning blend, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or other oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, press the one pound of ground beef into the skillet in a single layer.
- Let the ground beef sauté for several minutes till browned and a crust has formed. Flip the ground beef over and allow to cook for 2 to 4 more minutes until it has browned on the other side.
- Break the ground beef up into small pieces using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
- Create a well in the center of the beef and add the spice blend. Stir the spices for 20 seconds to heat them up and bring out all their flavor.
- Then stir the spices into the meat and continue cooking ground beef till it has cooked through.
Notes
*This recipe makes enough seasoning for 1 pound of ground beef.
**The spice blend can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
