Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Making your own homemade taco seasoning is another step towards controlling ingredients in the things you eat! So easy to do with simple spices that you have in your pantry.
This taco seasoning beats the store-bought packets that have added preservatives and additives. Plus you can customize the flavor by adding more or less of some ingredients. This homemade taco seasoning is low sodium and gluten free!
This recipe is made with pure spices so it is more potent than the store-bought packets, so I only use 2 tablespoons of the mix for one pound of ground beef. Store bought seasoning usually have fillers that make up a majority of the packets.
The homemade taco seasoning is fresh and its flavor really shines compared to the flat tasting taco seasoning packets. Best of all, making your own taco seasoning is super easy and takes just a couple of minutes. Add to taco meat, enchiladas, burritos, taco soup or any Mexican food!
Homemade seasonings also make great gifts!
Ingredients for Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
- 4 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 2 Tbsp. Cumin
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
The ingredients can be doubled, tripled, etc. to make a larger portion.
Detailed Steps for Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
Mix the ingredients well.
Add the seasoning to an airtight container. I also like this spice jar for storing the seasoning.
Enjoy
Enjoy the wonderful satisfaction of making your own homemade taco seasoning with spices found in your pantry. Taco seasoning without additives and preservatives and fillers and plus gluten free!
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Try some of my other homemade seasoning recipes:
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- Zucchini Relish
- Peach Salsa
- Peach Jalapeno Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- Roasted Tomato Sauce
- Peach Pepper Jelly
- Bread and Butter Pickles
- Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles
- Dill Pickles
- Cucumber Relish
- Green Chili Peppers
- Pickled Radishes
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Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Making your own homemade taco seasoning is another step towards controlling ingredients in the things you eat! So easy to do with simple spices that you have in your pantry.
This taco seasoning beats the store-bought packets that have added preservatives and additives. Plus you can customize the flavor and sodium level and this homemade taco seasoning is gluten free!
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tbsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Measure out the individual ingredients and add them to a bowl.
- Mix the ingredients well and add to airtight container.
- This recipe is made with pure spices so it is more potent than the store-bought packets, so I only use 2 tablespoons of the mix for a pot of chili that uses one pound of ground beef.
Notes
Can double, triple, etc the recipe to make more at a time. I like these jars (smaller jar and spice jar) for storing the seasoning.
