Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

A smoky, well-balanced spice blend that mixes up in minutes from pantry staples.

Total 5 min Makes 16 oz Calories 18/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This blend combines chili powder, cumin, and paprika with garlic and onion for a savory, mildly spicy seasoning. It skips the fillers and excess sodium found in packets, and stores well for whenever taco night comes around.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.

  2. Whisk the spices together thoroughly until evenly blended and no clumps remain.

  3. Transfer the seasoning to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

  4. Use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of taco meat, along with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, and simmer as you would with a store-bought packet.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

This blend combines chili powder, cumin, and paprika with garlic and onion for a savory, mildly spicy seasoning. It skips the fillers and excess sodium found in packets, and stores well for whenever taco night comes around.

5 min 16 oz 18 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.

  2. 2

    Whisk the spices together thoroughly until evenly blended and no clumps remain.

  3. 3

    Transfer the seasoning to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

  4. 4

    Use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of taco meat, along with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water, and simmer as you would with a store-bought packet.