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This homemade taco seasoning is made in minutes, with spices you probably already have on hand, and tastes SO much better than the store-bought packets. It's preservative-free, and you can control the salt and spiciness levels!
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Taco Seasoning Recipe

This homemade taco seasoning is made in minutes, with spices you probably already have on hand, and tastes SO much better than the store-bought packets.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Basics, Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade seasoning
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 92kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano Mexican oregano is great, but regular will work just fine
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

  1. As a note to my readers outside of the United States, American chili powder is a blend of many spices, including cayenne pepper, but it isn’t all that spicy. Non-American chili powder can be straight up ground chile peppers and are MUCH spicier. For this recipe, make sure you’re using American chili powder, otherwise it will be insanely spicy.
  2. Recipe makes approximately 5 Tbsp, which is equal to almost 1/3 cup.
  3. Recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or even halved for a smaller batch.
  4. To use: Use around 2 1/2 Tbsp per pound of meat (so this recipe would make enough for 2 lbs of meat).

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4935mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6086IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 8mg