Skip the store-bought Taco Tuesday seasoning packets and make your own blend at home. It’s quick, affordable, and easy to adjust to your taste.
This homemade taco seasoning combines warm, savory spices that pair well with beef, chicken, pork, or vegetables. Making your own not only saves money but also lets you control the salt and heat level.
Enjoy!
Alyssa
Homemade Taco Seasoning
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Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 44kcal
Author: In Fine Taste–Alyssa
Ingredients
Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Customize your taco seasoning!
- Like it spicy? Add ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Like it sweet? Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Want to mellow the flavor? Add 1 teaspoon sugar and reduce black pepper to ½ teaspoon
Instructions
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Combine all spices in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. This yields about 2 tablespoons of seasoning—equivalent to a single store-bought packet—and is enough to season roughly 1 pound of meat. Store any unused seasoning in an airtight container for future use.
Nutrition
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2463mg
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